Is there a vaccine for TB?
“Is there a vaccine for TB?”
From my understanding, no. In recent years, my kids have been tested for TB almost every time they have a well check. Our pediatrician explained that since so many “immigrants” come to the U.S. and are in our area (MD)... the rise of TB has been seen. Not only can this be passed at schools but fast food restaurants, malls, pretty much everywhere. I asked, “why can’t we vaccinate them?” Answer: no vaccine for TB (at least this is what I’e been told)
Yes, but they need a better one. Go back to the source. Here's an excerpt:
"The Bacillus Calmette–Guérin (BCG) vaccine, first used in the 1920s, helped. But BCG is now effective mainly against childhood TB, which is not infectious, rather than the adult form."