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BCG

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(medicine) Initialism of Bacillus of Calmette and Guérin (“Bacille Calmette-Guérin”)., a vaccine for tuberculosis developed by Albert Calmette and Camille Guérin

(US, military slang) Initialism of birth control glasses.

(astronomy) Initialism of brightest cluster galaxy.

(astronomy) Initialism of blue compact galaxy.

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According to a UNICEF report published in December 2015 on BCG vaccine supply security, global demand increased in 2015 from 123 to 152.2 million doses. Source: Internet

Adverse effects BCG immunization generally causes some pain and scarring at the site of injection. Source: Internet

BCG vaccine has been the "standard of care for patients with bladder cancer (NMIBC)" since 1977. Source: Internet

As of 2006, only a few countries do not use BCG for routine vaccination. Source: Internet

BCG has moved new employees’ start dates back, though Ennis, who is slated to start in January, has not been affected. Source: Internet

A reactive tuberculin skin test is a contraindication to BCG. Source: Internet

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