Ever since its inception, the BCG vaccination has protected millions of children from tuberculosis. The vaccine consists of live bacteria that cause Tuberculosis, causing your body to create antibodies to this particular disease. One of the main BCG vaccines uses is that it prevents you or your child from getting tuberculosis, a serious disease. The tuberculosis vaccine (BCG) gets its name from Bacille Calmette-Guérin. It has been around for 80 years and is considered to be the most widely used vaccine in the country.
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Things to know about the BCG Vaccine
Get your baby vaccinated with BCG at the earliest for complete protection from tuberculosis throughout their entire life.
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The BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) vaccine helps prevent tuberculosis (TB) in infants and young children. It introduces a weakened form of the live virus to help develop immunity against TB. It is very important for babies born in countries where TB is common.
In countries where TB is prevalent, the vaccine is given to the baby soon after birth or within the first few hours. In some countries, where the risk is lower, the vaccine can be given anytime within the first 6 months, before potential exposure to tuberculosis.
The vaccine produces a visible scar. It is generally given on the left upper arm, making it a standard procedure that facilitates easier identification during a routine check. The WHO recommends this site for the injection, so no matter which country you go to, it becomes easier for the doctors to confirm whether you have received the vaccination or not.
The BCG vaccine is given to babies who weigh more than 2 kg. However, for premature babies or underweight babies who weighed less than 2 kg at birth, the vaccination can be given when they are a month old or before being discharged from the hospital, whichever occurs first.
