b c g vaccine

Med. B C G වැක්සිනය

Definition:

BCG vaccine (noun): A vaccine used to protect against tuberculosis, consisting of a weakened form of the bacterium Mycobacterium bovis. Administered through injection, the BCG vaccine stimulates the body's immune system to develop immunity to tuberculosis, reducing the risk of infection and severe illness.

It is typically given to newborns in countries where tuberculosis is prevalent or to individuals at high risk of exposure. Named after Bacillus Calmette-Guérin, the researchers who developed the vaccine in the early 20th century.