What is BCG-itis?

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I had a reaction on bcg vaccine, what does it mean?

2006-11-16 01:09:37 · 2 answers · asked by Bla 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

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http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/tb/pubs/tbfactsheets/250120.htm

2006-11-16 01:16:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋

BCG is still given at birth to babies born into high risk groups. These includes those who have a family history of tuberculosis, ethnic minorities at increased risk of TB and those born in areas with a high prevalence.
BCG is also given to those who may be at risk of increased exposure to tuberculosis such as health care workers (2).

2006-11-16 09:49:24 · answer #2 · answered by gracious_78 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋