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Vacuna BCG[BCG Vaccine]
Author:
CDC NCHHSTP Division of Tuberculosis Elimination, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for HIV/AIDS Viral Hepatitis STD and TB Prevention, Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
Publication Date:
2012
Country of Origin:
United States
Format:
Fact Sheet
Language:
Spanish
Abstract
This fact sheet explains who should and who should not get vaccinated against TB. It also explains how to interpret tuberculin skin test results in people who have received the vaccination and the treatment for LTBI in BCG-vaccinated persons.Publisher:
CDC NCHHSTP Division of Tuberculosis Elimination
Audience(s):
Health Professionals, Infection Control and Occupational Health Workers
Topic:
BCG Vaccine, TB Skin Test
Notes:
Also available in English.
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