100 years after development, TB vaccines vary in ability to stimulate immune components

(Boston Children's Hospital) New research from the Precision Vaccines Program at Boston Children's Hospital shows that BCG vaccines for tuberculosis prevention vary widely in their ability to activate components of the immune system. These findings highlight important differences between BCG formulations and the need for a large clinical study comparing them.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news