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Question about BCG vaccination........?


I got vaccinated with BCG about 15 years ago, and i was told by my doctor not to get the PPD skin test ( because i will get a positive skin test because of the vaccination) As a result i end up having to do a chest x-ray almost every year, because of my profession.

I just dont understand what the deal is with this vaccine, isn't it given to all kids as a child to prevent tuberculosis? Since the positive skin reaction is as a result of the antibodies why do they still have me get a chest x-ray?

Does anyone know the specificities of this deal?

Recently there has been a new TB bacteria that has evolved and is resistant to the old vaccines. SO even if you were vaccinated when in diapers you can still catch the bug while in your capris. These critters have a higher IQ. Hence the med school grads in a quandry and to avoid liability go through the x-ray routine to keep the insurance companies happy. So medicine, finance and evolution can combine to come up with lifes little inconveniences. Cheers.

according to this, the BCG vaccine may not always protect you from TB.

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