BCG vaccine is given to prevent _____________.

Tuberculosis

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Leprosy

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Food poisoning

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Tuberculosis
BCG stands for Bacillus Calmette Guerin, a vaccine given for protection against tuberculosis (T.B.) which is an airborne disease, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
So, the correct answer is option A.

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