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Chinese Journal of Antituberculosis ›› 2025, Vol. 47 ›› Issue (7): 930-939.doi: 10.19982/j.issn.1000-6621.20250008

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Research progress on immunization strategies for tuberculosis vaccines

Yu Huimin1,2, Zheng Hui1,2, Liu Eryong3, Huang Fei3, Wu Dan1,2, Yin Zundong1,2()   

  1. 1 National Key Laboratory of Intelligent Tracking and Forecasting for Infectious Diseases, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 102206, China
    2 National Immunization Program, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 100050, China
    3 National Center for Tuberculosis Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing 102206, China
  • Received:2025-01-06 Online:2025-07-10 Published:2025-07-03
  • Contact: Yin Zundong, Email:yinzd@chinacdc.cn
  • Supported by:
    Operation of the Public Health Emergency Response Mechanism, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention(102393220020010000017-251705)

Abstract:

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a critical global public health threat. While Bacille Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vaccination provides substantial protection against severe TB in children, it offers limited efficacy in high-risk populations such as adolescents and adults, and fails to significantly reduce the overall global TB burden. This review highlights two primary domains in TB vaccine immunization strategies: optimization of BCG-based approaches—including vaccination route modifications and revaccination—and the development of next-generation vaccines, encompassing BCG replacement, BCG booster, and therapeutic candidates. It synthesizes recent global progress in TB vaccine research, critically evaluates the distinct features and limitations of each strategy, and offers evidence-based perspectives to support future TB prevention and control efforts.

Key words: Tuberculosis, Vaccines, BCG vaccine, Consensus development conferences as topic

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