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Learning Objectives

Safety of BCG vaccine

  • Understand the Historical and Global Significance of BCG Vaccination:
    • Gain knowledge about the history of the BCG vaccine, its first use in humans in 1921, and its global administration as part of pediatric vaccination programs.
  • Recognize the Safety and Efficacy of BCG Vaccination:
    • Learn about the safety profile of the BCG vaccine, its excellent track record for safety and efficacy, and its usage both alone and in combination with other vaccines in the pediatric population.