BCG vaccine is used to prevent which of the following diseases?

Cholera

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Tuberculosis

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Measles

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Tetanus

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The correct option is B
Tuberculosis

BCG vaccine or Bacillus Calmette – Guerin vaccine is used to prevent tuberculosis. BCG vaccine is administered soon after birth intradermally (applying within the layers of the skin).

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BCG vaccine is used to prevent which of the following diseases?

The correct option is B Tuberculosis BCG vaccine or Bacillus Calmette – Guerin vaccine is used to prevent tuberculosis. BCG vaccine is administered soon after birth intradermally (applying within the layers of the skin).

The correct option is B
Tuberculosis

BCG vaccine or Bacillus Calmette – Guerin vaccine is used to prevent tuberculosis. BCG vaccine is administered soon after birth intradermally (applying within the layers of the skin).