Healthy Shorts86 in this video BCG vaccine to protect children from tuberculosis TB | newborn baby bcg vaccination BCG vaccine BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) vaccine is very important to protect your new guest from serious diseases like tuberculosis (Tuberculosis) immediately after birth. Why is this vaccine important? It is especially effective in preventing TB meningitis (TB in the brain) and severe forms of tuberculosis in children. Usually, this vaccine is given within 28 days of birth. The vaccine is given under the skin (Intradermal) in the upper arm of the baby and results in a small wound, which later turns into a normal scar. This is a proof of the effectiveness of the vaccine. Get your baby vaccinated at the right time by a health worker to keep him safe. Caution: Do not apply any cream, oil or antiseptic to the vaccination site. Keep the site clean and dry. #HealthyChildHealthyCountry #BCG #Tuberculosis #NewbornHealth #BCGVaccine #Tuberculosis #ChildSafety #Vaccine #Vaccination #Newborn #Health #BCGVaccine #healthyshorts86