BCG immunization is one of the immunizations that must be given to the baby. Its function is to prevent tuberculosis (tuberculosis) disease or what is now known as TB. BCG is an extension of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin. Provision of BCG immunization in infants in Indonesia is generally performed on newborns and is recommended at the latest given before the baby is 3 months old. For infants who will be given BCG immunization after the age of 3 months, should be tested tuberculin first. The tuberculin test (Mantoux test) is performed by injecting the protein of the TB germ (antigen) in the upper a

BCG immunization is one of the immunizations that must be given to the baby. Its function is to prevent tuberculosis (tuberculosis) disease or what is now known as TB. BCG is an extension of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin. Provision of BCG immunization in infants in Indonesia is generally performed on newborns and is recommended at the latest given before the baby is 3 months old. For infants who will be given BCG immunization after the age of 3 months, should be tested tuberculin first. The tuberculin test (Mantoux test) is performed by injecting the protein of the TB germ (antigen) in the upper a Stock Photo
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BCG immunization is one of the immunizations that must be given to the baby. Its function is to prevent tuberculosis (tuberculosis) disease or what is now known as TB. BCG is an extension of Bacillus Calmette-Guérin. Provision of BCG immunization in infants in Indonesia is generally performed on newborns and is recommended at the latest given before the baby is 3 months old. For infants who will be given BCG immunization after the age of 3 months, should be tested tuberculin first. The tuberculin test (Mantoux test) is performed by injecting the protein of the TB germ (antigen) in the upper arm skin layer. The skin will react to the antigen, when it has been exposed to TB germs. The reaction is a red bump on the skin in the injection area. (Photo by Sabirin Manurung / Pacific Press)