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Swelling in the place of bcg vaccine
In the place of bcg vaccine after 8 months I see it's swelling and reddish in colour. Little scared of what is happening. Is it normal?
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Dr Sanjiban Saha
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It normal no need to worry .
Once consult if it
Swelling becoming larger now after being quiet earlier
Persistent discharge/sinus
Enlarged armpit lymph nodes
Fever
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
No worry
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Dr. Venkatesh Badugu
Pediatrician
9 yrs exp
Hyderabad
This is after BCG vaccine.
There are few stages after giving vaccine over that site
1. Immediately after vaccination (Day 0)
A small raised wheal (5–8 mm) appears at the injection site.
This disappears within 30–60 minutes.
2. No visible change (Weeks 1–2)
The site may look completely normal.
3. Small red papule (Weeks 2–6)
A small raised red bump develops.
4. Pustule or ulcer (Weeks 4–8)
The bump may form a small pustule with a tiny amount of discharge.
It may ulcerate (small open sore).
5. Crusting and healing (Weeks 6–12)
The lesion dries and forms a crust.
6. Scar formation (By 3–10 months)
A small round scar (2–10 mm) remains permanently.
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Dr. Jay Gajjar
Pediatrician
6 yrs exp
Surat
BCG vaccine site can occasionally become slightly swollen or reddish even months later due to local immune reaction/scar healing. Usually it settles on its own. Avoid squeezing or applying creams. Please get examined if there is fever, pus discharge, rapid increase in size, significant pain, or swelling in the armpit.
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