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BCG vaccine has not given

2020-04-02 15:14:04
We have not taken BCG vaccine at the time of birth.Iam 34 year old from Bangalore.Is it okay to get vaccinate at this age for BCG now
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No sir, the cut off age for taking BCG vaccination is 1 year. After 1 year, there is no advantage. It is indicated in some selective conditions only during adulthood.

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You can take the vaccine now. But you should not be suffering from any active infection.

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