BCG vaccine more effective than previously thought

The BCG vaccine has been found to be more effective against the most common form of tuberculosis than previously thought, according to a new study in Clinical Infectious Diseases.Bacillus Calmette Guérin (BCG) vaccine is included in the childhood vaccination programme of many countries, and is the only licensed vaccine against tuberculosis (TB). However, it has previously been thought to only be effective against the less common forms of the disease that occur away from the lungs.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Immune System / Vaccines Source Type: news