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I am a 58-year-old female. i've been offered a job at a nursing home. accepting the position will mean i have to be vaccinated for tb at the nursing home . is this safe?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
BCG vaccine?: Used mainly in the Armed Forces, It is safe as long as you are not immunosuppressed ! If immunosuppressed avoid it since it can then disseminate!
Answered 11/8/2017
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Not vaccinated: It is routine for anyone working around patients in any healthcare setting to have a screening TB skin test (not vaccination). If you are found to be positive for TB exposure further testing would be done before you are ever allowed to care for patients.
Answered 11/7/2017
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