BCG vaccine is used to prevent: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

BCG vaccine is used to prevent:
A. Tuberculosis
B. Measles
C. Hepatitis B
D. Polio
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) is a live attenuated vaccine against tuberculosis. It is given at birth in many countries. Oral polio vaccine (OPV) for polio.

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