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When was the first vaccine against tuberculosis introduced?
Quick Answer
The BCG vaccine against tuberculosis was introduced in 1921. It remains the only widely used TB vaccine today.
The Full Story
The BCG vaccine was first used in 1921 and became the standard vaccine against tuberculosis. It was developed by Albert Calmette and Camille Guérin, which is why its name is abbreviated BCG. The vaccine is especially important for protecting young children against severe forms of TB, such as TB meningitis. Although it does not fully prevent all adult pulmonary tuberculosis, it has been used around the world for more than a century.
Key Facts
1.1921: first use of BCG
2.Developed by Calmette and Guérin
3.Still the main TB vaccine today
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