Master Of Medicine

BCG

1. Danish 1331 strain used
2. Diluent:Normal saline
3. Intradermal Injection using tuberculin syringe.
4. Mantoux test positive after 8-14 weeks after vaccination.
5. DOSE:Strength of vaccine is 0.1mg in o.1ml volume of vaccine.
6. Dose to newborn is 0.05ml.
7. Contraindications:Generalized eczema,Infective dermatosis,Hypogammaglobulinaemia,Immune deficiency.