Correct option is B
BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) vaccine is typically administered at birth to protect against tuberculosis (TB). It is particularly effective against severe forms like TB meningitis in children.
Information Booster:
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BCG Vaccine: Made from a weakened strain of Mycobacterium bovis.
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Administration: Intradermal injection in the upper arm.
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Effectiveness: More effective in children than in adults for preventing TB.
Additional Knowledge:
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Measles Vaccine: Administered as part of the MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) vaccine around 9-12 months.
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Polio Vaccine: Provided orally or as an injection (OPV/IPV).