Bcg Vaccine

Therapeutic Group

Vaccine

Indication Dosage

The BCG vaccine is given to protect against tuberculosis (TB), a serious lung disease. It is mainly used in areas where TB is common and can help prevent severe TB in children and some adults.

Immunisation Against Tuberculosis: 

By Intradermal Inj: 

  • Adult & Children Above 1 Yrs: 0.1 Ml, To Be Injected At Insertion Of Deltoid Muscle Onto Humerus (keloid Formation More Likely With Sites Higher On Arm); Tip Of Shoulder Should Be Avoided 
  • Children 1-11 Months: 0.05 Ml, To Be Injected At Insertion Of Deltoid Muscle Onto Humerus (keloid Formation More Likely With Sites Higher On Arm); Tip Of Shoulder Should be Avoided

Content

  • Living Non-pathogenic Tuberculosis Vaccine.

Pregnancy

Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Stability

  • Vaccine

Contra Indications

  • Generalised Septic Skin Conditions, Cancerous Conditions & Leukaemia, Severe Chronic Visceral Disorders; Chronic Nephritis, Lipoid Nephrosis, Uncorrected Cardiopathy, Immunosuppression

Precautions

  • Generalised Septic Skin Conditions, Cancerous Conditions & Leukaemia, Severe Chronic Visceral Disorders; Chronic Nephritis, Lipoid Nephrosis, Uncorrected Cardiopathy, Immunosuppression

Lactation

  • Consult with Doctor Or Caution Advised

Side Effects

  • Prolonged Ulceration At The Injection Site
  • Subcutaneous Abscess At The Injection Site.
  • Rare: Disseminated Complications
  • Osteitis
  • Osteomyelitis

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