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Neonatal BCG vaccination and child survival in TB-exposed and TB-unexposed children: a prospective cohort study

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2020

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Sanne Marie Thysen, Christine Stabell Benn, Victor Gomes, Frauke Rudolf, Christian Wejse, Adam Roth, Per Kallestrup, Peter Aaby, Ane Bærent Fisker
BMJ Open

Abstract

Neonatal BCG vaccination was associated with lower mortality among both TB-exposed and TB-unexposed children, consistent with neonatal BCG vaccination having beneficial non-specific effects. Interventions to increase timely BCG vaccination are urgently warranted.

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