The BCG vaccine provides protection against which of the following diseases?
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Correct answer: Tuberculosis
The BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guérin) vaccine protects against tuberculosis. It is a live-attenuated vaccine derived from a weakened strain of Mycobacterium bovis and is particularly effective in preventing severe forms of TB in children.
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