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Mention if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).

(j) BCG is the vaccine given to babies to help build immunity against three common diseases.

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Answer: False.

BCG vaccine is a freeze-dried vaccine that provides immunity against tuberculosis (TB) only.

It is given to babies between $3 - 12$ months of age.

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