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Hi, my daughter is born outside India and stayed first 3 years in USA and from past 1 year she is in India. She is 4.2 years now, she did got BCG vaccine in USA as they don't give there now as she is in India, is it recommend to have BCG vaccine for her and if yes is it safe to have it at 4.2 years of age ?
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You can give BCG vaccines till 5 years if not taken .
But you have mentioned that you have given BCG vaccine. Then no need to take 2nd dose
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U said that she got bcg in usa then no need to repeat...if not taken then you can give it upto 5 yrs of age...
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Dr. Ashwini Kumar
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Faridabad
BCG vaccination can be given till 5 years of age .
No problem in vaccinating the child .
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Dr. Lokanadha Reddy
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14 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes. It can be given till 5 years age. Meet your pediatrician and get it.
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