Tuberculosis (TB) is a serious bacterial infection that affects the lungs and can spread to others if left untreated. In many countries, the Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine is given to children to protect them from the worst kinds of TB. However, protection wanes over time and people who received the BCG vaccine as children can still get TB later in life. It is important to use the TB blood test instead of the skin test since the skin test can react to the BCG vaccine. (or you can say: It is important to use the TB blood test instead of the skin test since it more accurate).content and videos here.
To ensure that non-English-speaking community members receive accurate information about TB, we have created multilingual public service announcements (PSAs). These short videos provide essential details about the BCG vaccine in multiple languages. Health care providers and community organizations are encouraged to share these PSAs with individuals who may be at risk.
In these health education videos, you’ll learn:
- The purpose of the BCG vaccine and who gets it
- The importance of getting a TB blood test regardless of getting the BCG vaccine
- The difference between the BCG vaccine and other vaccines