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Clinical and serologic correlates of atopy were not significantly different between children with a skin test diameter of \u22655 mm and those with a smaller diameter.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion.<\/jats:title><jats:p>These results do not support the hypothesis that BCG vaccination in early infancy is associated with a subsequently markedly decreased risk of atopic sensitization or allergy. 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