How Does Tuberculosis Vaccination Work?
The tuberculosis vaccine Vaccination against tuberculosis uses an attenuated strain of the pathogen (mycobacteria). It is therefore a live vaccination. Application of the tuberculosis vaccine The BCG vaccine is injected into the skin only (intracutaneous injection). Newborns and infants up to six weeks of age may be vaccinated without any problems. The Mendel-Mantoux tuberculin test … How Does Tuberculosis Vaccination Work?
