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BCG Vaccine Immunity Against Tuberculosis Lasts Longer

Although BCG vaccine is widely administered in several countries, the duration of its protective effect remains unclear, an issue the current study aimed to address. It is widely believed that BCG immunity lasts for up to 15 years but published research from Brazil and Norway have indicated that the duration of immunity might be longer. Environmental and genetic factors also may play a role.

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