Question

Against what disease BCG vaccine is given? ​

Answer 1

Answer:

Tuberculosis

Explanation:

BCG vaccination prevents severe forms of tuberculosis in children and diversion of local supplies may result in neonates not being vaccinated, resulting in an increase of disease and deaths from tuberculosis. In the absence of evidence, WHO does not recommend BCG vaccination for the prevention of COVID-19.

WHO continues to recommend neonatal BCG vaccination in countries or settings with a high incidence of tuberculosis.

Answer 2

BCG vaccination prevents severe forms of tuberculosis in children and diversion of local supplies may result in neonates not being vaccinated, resulting in an increase of disease and deaths from tuberculosis. In the absence of evidence, WHO does not recommend BCG vaccination for the prevention of COVID-19.

WHO continues to recommend neonatal BCG vaccination in countries or settings with a high incidence of tuberculosis.