What to expect after BCG vaccine?

There are 2 uses for this vaccine. Are you talking about preventing TB? What Is the BCG vaccine? The Bacille Calmette-Guerin vaccine, or BCG, prevents TB. The vaccine contains live, weakened bacteria. It is given as shot in the muscle. Who Should Get Vaccinated and When? The following individuals should be considered for vaccination: ●intended for use in children: ●is widely given in the developing world. In the developed world, it may be given in certain cases. For example, a child may get the vaccine if he is around adults who have TB. ●workers and people who work in labs ●who live or work in highly populated facilities (eg, nursing homes, hospitals, prisons) ●vaccine is usually given once. But, it may be given twice in some cases. What Are the Risks Associated With BCG Vaccine? The vaccine may cause a TB skin test to have a false-positive reading. This means that you may test positive for TB, even though you do not have it. Common side effects of the vaccine include: Swollen lymph ...  more