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BCG vaccination for above 18 years old

2024-05-21 05:23:26
Is it absolutely necessary to take BCG vaccination for above 18 years age as per new NTCP PROGRAM? I also belong to medical field currently preparing for pg and I have a 25 year old brother and 51 year old Mother she doesn't have any chronic health issues except just iron deficiency anemia let me know shall we take  BCG vaccination or no need
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its not mandatory..but considering the fact that india is a tb endemic belt you should consider it

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The new guidelines says to take bcg vaccination. But its not a necessity to take it yet

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If they are not having any co morbidities, no need of Bcg.

Answered2024-05-22 09:31:50

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No, it’s not necessary to take BCG vaccine for adults

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Not needed

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