Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) Live (Systemic)
Brand Names : TICE BCG
CategoryDescriptionBacillus Calmette-Gu�rin
(Ba-SIL'es Kal-met Geh-rin)
(BCG) vaccine is given by injection to help prevent tuberculosis (TB). TB
is a serious disease that can cause severe illness. It is spread by close
contact with people who already have TB, such as people living in the same
house. Some infected people do not appear to be sick, but they can still spread
TB to others. BCG vaccine does not provide 100% protection. Therefore it is
important to avoid people with TB, even if you have received the vaccine.
BCG vaccine is to be administered only by or under the direct supervision
of a doctor. It is available in the following dosage forms:
Parenteral
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Multiple-puncture device (U.S.)
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Injection (Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
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