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BCG: Bacille Calmette-Guerin is a vaccine for protection against tuberculosis
It is a weakened form of the bacteria Mycobacterium bovis which is linked to Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the tuberculosis agent. It is generally given to children between 10-14 years.

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