Australian Journal of General Practice
BMed, MBioethics, MPH+TM, PhD, FRACP, Medical Director, Victorian Tuberculosis Program, Vic; Principle Investigator, Doherty Institute, The University of Melbourne, Vic
While it is important to investigate and understand the role of the BCG vaccine in other areas, this should not be at the expense of its proven use for tuberculosis protection.
Management provides a key contribution to lowering individual risk of tuberculosis and reducing Australian tuberculosis incidence towards elimination.