All are true of BCG vaccine except:-: (A) Dose 0.1 ml, (B) Subcutaneous, (C) DANISH 1331 strain, (D) Live attenuated vaccine
Answer is B. BCG vaccine is live attenuated vaccine. Only give protection for CNS & disseminated TB. Danish 1331 strain is used. Given by intradermal route of administration. Dose: 0.1ml - left deltoid at Bih.( can give till one year ) Only 1dose of BCG is recommended under NIS.