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Should teenage girls be vaccinated with bcg against bladder cancer?
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No: Bcg is not a vaccine that prevents bladder cancer. It is used as a treatment for certain types of superficial bladder cancer by being placed directly into the bladder. It is believed to stimulate an immune response against the tumor itself.
Answered 3/12/2020
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No: There is no evidence that this is effective for the prevention of bladder cancer.
Answered 9/28/2016
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