BCG is very efficacious against tuberculous meningitis in the pediatric age group, but its efficacy against pulmonary tuberculosis appears to be variable. As of 2006 only a few countries do not use BCG for routine vaccination. The USA and the Netherlands have never used it routinely. In both countries BCG vaccination is not routinely given to adults because it is felt that having a reliable Mantoux test and being able to accurately detect active disease is more beneficial to society than vaccinating against a relatively rare (in those countries) condition.
After extensive restoration, started February 2008, Ginkaku-ji is again in full glory to visit. Garden and temple complex are open to the public. There is still no silver- foil used. After a lot of discussion there was even no lacquering done as was original used, that was the cause of the silver shining with the reflection of the pond. So contrary to Kinkaku- ji is the Ginkaku- ji not silver shining, but still a beautiful temple to visit.