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The Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccineis a vaccine primarily used against tuberculosis(TB).[9]It is named after its inventors Albert Calmetteand Camille Guérin In countries where tuberculosis or leprosyis common, one dose is recommended in healthy babies as soon after birth as possible.[9] In areas where tuberculosis is not common, only children at high risk are typically immunized, while suspected cases of tuberculosis are individually tested for and treated.[9] Adults who are frequently exposed to tuberculosis may also be immunized.
The Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccineis a vaccine primarily used against tuberculosis(TB).[9]It is named after its inventors Albert Calmetteand Camille Guérin In countries where tuberculosis or leprosyis common, one dose is recommended in healthy babies as soon after birth as possible.[9] In areas where tuberculosis is not common, only children at high risk are typically immunized, while suspected cases of tuberculosis are individually tested for and treated.[9] Adults who are frequently exposed to tuberculosis may also be immunized.