BCG vaccine prevents tuberculosis in young children, but not adults: study

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BCG vaccine prevents tuberculosis in young children, but not adults: study

Amid longstanding debate on the effectiveness of the tuberculosis vaccine, a new study suggests that the vaccine is protective against TB in children under 5, but adolescents and adults in high-burden countries may need additional protection to maintain immunity beyond childhood.

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