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A member asked:
I'm not sure if i've had a bcg vaccine when young. (i dont have a bcg scar on my arm) should i get it now if i'm travelling to india? thanks
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No: BCG is widely utilized in 3rd world setting to prevent miliary tuberculosis which takes many many lives in newborns. It has absolutely no protective effect against tuberculosis (non-miliary). So..don't waste your time or money.
Answered 4/22/2015
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