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Hi i read about a vaccine for fibromyalgia called bcg. firstly i want to find out if it is succesfull and secondly if it is avaible in south africa.
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BCG: vaccine has been used for a number of clinical situations other than TB prevention and to be frank I really do not think it's been very effective in ANY OF THEM! . It is more likely than not available in South Africa.... Hope this is helpful Dr Z
Answered 11/25/2017
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