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Bcg vaccine in adult
I am 32 year old and i had tb 9 year ago.
now i am asthma patient.
I’ve been in contact with TB patients twice. Should I get the BCG injection? It’s being administered at the government dispensary to those who have been in contact with TB patients.
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No this vaccination willl not help
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No it is not adviced. For suggesting you further , I would need to know how long you have been in contact with the TB patient?
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You should definitely get vaccinated for BCG. Call me for any queries.
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
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46 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Not necessary. Pl improve your immunity.
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Dr. Ujwal
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7 yrs exp
Vijayawada
It is still under trails. You can do tuberculin test and igra test. If high you can opt for tb preventive therapy
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Dr. Vivek Gautam
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11 yrs exp
Greater Noida
yes you can get it done
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