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The BCG vaccine (which stands for Bacillus Calmette-Guérin vaccine) protects against Tuberculosis, commonly known as TB. TB is a serious infection which affects the lungs, but it can affect other parts of the body such as the bones, joints and kidneys. It can also cause meningitis.

Approximately 2 billion people suffer from Tuberculosis each year. Tuberculosis or simply TB is an infectious and highly contagious disease of the body especially lungs. It spreads mainly via Mycobacterium tuberculosis which is a tough and highly resistant microbe.

Tuberculosis or simply TB is a spreadable disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. This organism has a hard, waxy cell wall that makes it highly resistant to unfavorable environments and drugs. It evades the mucus lining of the windpipe and enters the lungs.

At Olive Health & Travel Clinic we offer the full range of blood test and TB test. Going to the hospital for a blood test is one of the most time-consuming experiences. But at Olive Health & Travel Clinic you can request for Blood test at home and can take advantage of our Mobile phlebotomy services.

Our clinic offers a number of health checks such as regular annual check-ups to ensure you are fit and healthy, pregnancy checks, yellow fever, discrete STI testing, etc.

Olive Health & Travel Clinic also provides a range of health immunisations. Our qualified Nursesadvise you on the immunisations and boosters that you require including BCG, HPV, Pneumococcal, Influenza, Hepatitis B, Shingles, etc.

We offers the full range of blood tests with results available as early as 48 hours. Home-visits (mobile phlebotomy) offered for blood sample collection for both NHS and Private blood tests. Pregnancy HCG, Hepatitis B Immunity, Tuberculosis, Occupational Health, Vitamin tests, Glucose, Cholesterol, etc.