Tuberculosis Prevention

BCG vaccination should be given to all babies at birth - or at first contact with the child after birth — according to national guidelines. While BCG does not offer complete immunity to tuberculosis, it offers protection from the severe forms of tuberculosis such as miliary TB and TB meningitis. e BCG vaccine should be given to all babies at birth or at first contact with the

Chapter 11: Tuberculosis

Treatments

1 drug
Other
Preg. Unknown

Indication: Tuberculosis Prevention

Adult Dose

10mg/kg

Route

oral

Frequency

once a day

Duration

2 months