66th B.P.S.C. (Pre) (Re. Exam) 2020
BCG vaccine is used for the prevention of :
aSmallpox
bTyphoid
cTuberculosis✓ Correct
dPlague
eNone of the above/More than one of the above
Explanation
BCG (*Bacillus Calmette–Guérin*) vaccine should be given immediately after a baby’s birth for protection against tuberculosis (TB). If it has not been given immediately after birth, it can be given within 12 months of birth, but as more time passes after birth, its protective effect may decrease.
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