Do americans get tb vaccine?
In India, we usually get the BCG vaccine for TB as children. I was curious, do people in America also get vaccinated for tuberculosis, or is their approach different?
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4 months ago
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Actually, the BCG vaccine for TB is not part of the standard vaccination schedule in the US. They only give it to specific healthcare workers or people traveling to high-risk countries because TB rates are very low there.
6 months ago
Do not go by random forum posts if you are planning travel or immigration. Check the official CDC guidelines or consult an infectious disease specialist to get the correct vaccine requirements.
6 months ago
Their healthcare focus is more on screening and hygiene rather than childhood TB vaccination. Keeping your immune system strong through proper nutrition and active living is the universal shield anyway.
6 months ago
In our times, TB was a major concern here, so BCG was mandatory. In America, they managed to control the disease early on, which is why they never needed mass vaccination for their citizens.
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6 months ago
When I moved to the US for my studies, I was surprised to learn they don't get the BCG vaccine at birth like we do in India. They rely on skin tests and chest x-rays to screen for TB instead.
6 months ago
Haan na, we think everyone gets the same vaccines, but it is different there. They don't get the TB shot because their exposure is almost zero compared to us.