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Immunization
New immunization study findings have been reported by researchers at Aarhus University
September 23rd, 2008
Investigators publish new data in the report 'BCG vaccination and WHO's global strategy for tuberculosis control 1948-1983.' "Mass vaccination with BCG against tuberculosis has been one of the major health interventions of WHO since the Second World War. This article traces the history of the controversial BCG vaccine from its adoption by WHO in 1948 up to 1983," scientists in Aarhus, Denmark report. "In 1948, there was no clear scientific evidence to support the vaccine, and its adoption by WHO seems to have been urged by the existence of the UNICEF funded 'International Tuberculosis Campaign' and a fear of a threatening global epidemic. Moreover, BCG fitted well with...
Source: TB & Outbreaks Week (2008-09-23)
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