Siddharth Rao Siddharth Rao Asked 7 months ago

Is tb vaccine required?

I'm planning to travel abroad for my studies, and my doctor asked if my TB vaccination is up to date. I don't recall getting one recently. Is the TB vaccine required for adults, or is it something mostly given to children?

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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I was just looking into this for a research paper! The BCG vaccine (for TB) is commonly given to infants in many countries, especially where TB is prevalent, like India. But for adults, it's usually not routine unless you're in a high-risk group. Best to check with a doc.

Arjun Sharma Arjun Sharma Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Required? Depends on who's asking, my brain says sleep is required! Haha. But seriously, for medical stuff like this, you have to consult a doctor. They'll tell you if it's recommended based on your age, location, and risk factors. Don't guess.

Anjali Patel Anjali Patel Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Hmm, for infants, it's pretty standard in India, like everyone gets the BCG shot. But for adults? Not usually, unless there's a specific reason or high exposure risk. You should definitely ask a doctor if you're thinking about it for yourself or someone older.

Akash Sharma Akash Sharma Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

While maintaining good immunity with fitness and healthy habits is always important, for specific vaccines like the TB vaccine (BCG), whether it's 'required' depends on your age and risk factors. Typically, infants get it. For adults, a doctor would assess if it's needed for you.

Sunita Devi Sunita Devi Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Bachpan mein toh sabko lagta tha, BCG ka teeka. Ab bade hokar kya zaroorat hai, yeh toh doctor hi batayenge. Hum toh gher pe tulsi aur haldi ka kaadha banate hain immunity ke liye, par TB jaise rog ke liye doctor ke paas hi jaana chahiye.

Simran Kaur Simran Kaur Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Yes, for babies in India, the BCG vaccine (for TB) is generally part of the routine vaccination schedule! 💉 For adults, it really depends on exposure and risk factors, so best to check with your doc! 😊

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Arjun Patel Arjun Patel Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Required for whom? And by what authority? For any vaccine, you need professional medical advice. Don't go by what some random article or chat group says. Your doctor will assess your age, health, and risk factors to tell you if the TB vaccine is recommended for you.

Priya Joshi Priya Joshi Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

For infants, the BCG vaccine is usually given. For adults, it's best to consult a doctor to see if it's required based on your situation. They will guide you.

Sachin Das Sachin Das Joined May 2026 6 months ago

When I was getting treated, the doctor explained that the BCG vaccine is mainly for infants to prevent severe forms of TB. As an adult who recovered, I was told it's not something generally given to adults unless you're in a very high-risk environment. So, check with a pulmonologist.

Shanta Devi Shanta Devi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Humare pota-poti ko toh bachpan mein laga tha BCG ka teeka. Yeh toh bachchon ko lagate hain. Bado ko kya zaroorat hai, yeh toh vaid ji (doctor) hi bata sakte hain. Har cheez ke liye khud se decision mat lena, unki salah zaroori hai.

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