BCG Vaccine
(Tuberculosis Vaccine)
Protects against
■ Severe Tuberculosis
Who should get it?
■ Newborns
Vaccine Schedule
■ Single dose
Given at birth or as early as possible
Why vaccinate?
✔ Protects against severe TB
✔ Prevents TB meningitis
✔ Part of routine immunization
Important
A small scar after BCG is normal.