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To: tbw2

“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)


21 posted on 01/04/2013 12:34:47 PM PST by momtothree
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To: momtothree; tbw2
Check comment# 22. There's a half@ss one called BCG. It can give a false positive with the tuberculin skin test.
23 posted on 01/04/2013 4:27:52 PM PST by neverdem ( Xin loi min oi)
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