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BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin) vaccination - information for patients
Information about the BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin) vaccination to help prevent tuberculosis (TB), including who should have the vaccination and who should not, its advantages and disadvantages, and the side effects.
- Organisation:
- NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service
- Topic:
- Lungs, Immunisation, Tuberculosis
- Target audience:
- General
- Service area:
- NSW
- Last reviewed:
- March 2024
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