Child Health & Immunisation
What child health & immunisation means
Cover growth monitoring, common childhood illnesses and the immunisation schedule.
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The BCG vaccine given at birth protects against:
- Measles
- Tuberculosis
- Polio
- Hepatitis B
Working: BCG (Bacille Calmette-Guérin) is given at birth in many countries, including Ghana, to protect against severe TB.
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