Science · Tuberculosis Prevention & Vaccines
Regarding the efficacy of the BCG vaccine in children, which statement is most accurate according to standard medical guidelines?
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- 1It prevents transmission of the bacteria but does not prevent the disease itself.
- 2It is completely ineffective against both pulmonary and extrapulmonary TB.
- 3It offers significant protection against severe forms of childhood extrapulmonary TB, such as TB meningitis.✓
- 4It provides complete protection against all forms of adult pulmonary TB.
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It offers significant protection against severe forms of childhood extrapulmonary TB, such as TB meningitis.
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