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: TuberculosisTreatments
1 drugOther
Preg. Unknown
Indication: Tuberculosis Prevention
Adult Dose
10mg/kg
Route
oral
Frequency
once a day
Duration
2 months