U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
1996
Recommendation
Screening for tuberculous infection with tuberculin skin testing is recommended for asymptomatic high-risk persons.
Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccination should be considered only for selected high-risk individuals.
Guide to Clinical Preventive Services, 2nd Edition
Screening for Tuberculous Infection, Including Bacille Calmette-Guerin Immunization, 1996 (PDF File, 124 KB)
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