Anjali Sharma Anjali Sharma Asked 5 months ago

When is tb vaccine given?

My little sister just had a baby and I was wondering about all the vaccinations for newborns. When is the TB vaccine typically given to babies in India? My Bhabhi mentioned something about it.

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Aryan Gupta Aryan Gupta Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago
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The TB vaccine, or BCG, is usually given at birth, or very early in infancy, like within the first few weeks or months. I remember getting mine as a baby. It's part of the standard immunization schedule in India. Pretty common jab.

Karan Kumar Karan Kumar Joined May 2026 5 months ago

TB vaccine? Oh, that's the BCG one, right? Pretty sure it's given to babies right after they're born. Like, you're barely out, and boom, first vaccine! Good thing I don't remember that. My memory is bad enough with all this adulting and sleep deprivation.

Suresh Sharma Suresh Sharma Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

The BCG vaccine for TB is typically given at birth or as early as possible in infancy. It's part of the routine immunization program here. Just like managing high BP requires regular checkups and timely medication, protecting against TB needs that early vaccine. Very important for public health.

Pooja Patel Pooja Patel Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

The TB vaccine (BCG) is generally given at birth, or shortly after, to protect against severe forms of TB in children. It's a standard part of the vaccination schedule. Staying fit and healthy also helps boost immunity, but vaccines like BCG are fundamental for specific disease prevention.

Rahul Verma Rahul Verma Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

From what I've looked up, the TB vaccine, which is BCG, is usually given to newborns right at birth or very early in their lives. It's part of the standard immunization schedule in many countries, including India, to protect against serious forms of TB.

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Anjali Devi Anjali Devi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

The BCG vaccine for TB is given in infancy, often at birth. Just as regular pranayama strengthens our lungs, this vaccine provides early protection for little ones. It is a very important step for their health journey from the beginning, as per my understanding and experience.

Meena Kumari Meena Kumari Joined May 2026 5 months ago

The TB vaccine is called BCG and it's given to babies when they are born, or very soon after. It's a very important injection to protect them. While I always look for natural ways to stay healthy, for something like TB, modern medicine and vaccines are necessary and practical. Don't miss it for your children.

Neha Joshi Neha Joshi Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

Don't worry, the TB vaccine (BCG) is usually given to babies at birth or within the first few weeks. It's very normal, almost all babies get it. I remember panicking a bit about my baby's vaccination schedule, but the doctors and nurses guided me well. It's a standard and safe procedure.

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