All are true of BCG vaccine except:-
BCG vaccine is live attenuated vaccine. Only give protection for CNS & disseminated TB. Danish 1331 strain is used. Given by intradermal route of administration. Dose: 0.1ml - left deltoid at Bih.( can give till one year ) Only 1dose of BCG is recommended under NIS.
Dose 0.1 ml
Subcutaneous
DANISH 1331 strain
Live attenuated vaccine
National Immunization Schedule 2020-21