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Is BCG Vaccine vegan?

BCG Vaccine

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The Bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccine is a vaccine primarily used against tuberculosis, made from a live attenuated strain of Mycobacterium bovis and also used in bladder cancer treatment.

Also known as Bacillus Calmette Guerin Vaccine
INCI name BCG Vaccine
CosIng ID 81229
Last reviewed 10 July 2026

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