Norma oficial mexicana nom036ssa22002, prevencion y. This information sheet discusses the bacille calmetteguerin bcg vaccine for tb, which is used in many countries to prevent childhood tuberculous meningitis and miliary tb. Composicion cualitativa y cuantitativa componentes dosis cada. Following bcg vaccination it is normal to developredness andor a small lump at the inje ction site, followed. Dos gotas del envase multidosis contienen una dosis inmunizante 0. By 2014 there were more than eight different considered biosimilar agents or strains used for the treatment of. Bcg vaccination is not recommended for hcws in settings in which the risk for.
Find out more about who should have the bcg vaccine. Bcg vaccination is given by injecting a small amount of vaccine into the first layer of skin on the left upper arm. Bcg vaccine has been the standard of care for patients with bladder cancer nmibc since 1977. Vacuna bcg national prevention information network. For vaccination use, refer to bcg vaccine prescribing information. It explains why the bcg is not generally recommended for use in the united states. Bcg vaccine description bcg vaccine for percutaneous use is an attenuated, live culture preparation of the bacillus of calmette and guerin bcg strain of mycobacterium bovis. Bcg vaccine package insert food and drug administration. Physicians using this product should be familiar with the.
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