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Vaccine for tuberculosis is known as

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O P V

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B C G

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T A B

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D P T

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The correct option is B $B C G$ vaccine
Vaccine is a preparation containing weakened or dead pathogens or antigenic proteins of pathogens. Vaccines are introduced into the body to induce the production of antibodies and memory cells and provide active immunity against the disease caused by the same pathogen.

$B C G$ or Bacillus Calmette–Guérin vaccine is given to the child immediately after birth to provide immunity against tuberculosis.

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