Prevention of infection refers to the ability of the vaccine to protect individuals from becoming infected with the tuberculosis (TB) bacteria. A person cannot get TB disease if this person does not get infected. A person who is already infected with the TB bacteria prior to vaccination, may still develop TB disease in this case.
BCG and new preventive tuberculosis vaccines: Implications for healthcare workers.
BCG and New Preventive Tuberculosis Vaccines:
Implications for Healthcare Workers