Question 225 · LEK · Tuberculosis vaccine (BCG)
In the case of pre-mature neonates vaccination against tuberculosis can be performed when the neonate’s body mass is not lower than:
- A. 2000 grams.
- B. 1500 grams.
- C. 1000 grams.
- D. 800 grams.
- E. body mass is irrelevant.
Hint
The Polish immunisation programme defers BCG in preterm infants until they reach a defined body weight threshold.
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