Remember the past: BCG

Posted on March 11, 2013 by timlyg

I remember learning at the doctor's office for the immigration documents months ago, that BCG (every 12 years?) is not given in USA. In the States, its closest equivalent is the PPD test, for tuberculosis. It is said that this is due to the fact that the States do not view such vaccination necessary.

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