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Standard IX
Biology
Infectious Diseases
Mention if th...
Question
Mention if the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
(j) BCG is the vaccine given to babies to help build immunity against three common diseases.
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Solution
Answer: False.
BCG vaccine is a freeze-dried vaccine that provides immunity against tuberculosis (TB) only.
It is given to babies between
3
−
12
months of age.
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