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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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Dr. Dominic Riganotti answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

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.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 4/22/2015

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