Prevention of disease refers to the ability of the vaccine to protect individuals from becoming sick from the tuberculosis (TB) bacteria after exposure to it. It does not necessarily prevent a person from getting infected with the TB bacteria.
Estimating the epidemiologic impact of new TB vaccines in the U.S.
This is a study funded by the American Lung Association which will explore the potential impact of targeted implementation of a prevention of disease vaccine in a low TB burden country, the U.S.A.