BCG vaccine, although is given at birth, the local reaction begins appearing around 2-4 weeks and resolves completely by 2-4 months, leaving a small scar
Around 4 weeks you can see a small red swelling at the site of injection, this will become like a small blister by 6-8 weeks, after which the blister will burst and leave a healing ulcer which will become a small scar (around 3-5mm in diameter ) by the end of 3-4 months.
This is perfectly normal progression of a BCG vaccine
If this swelling is at the site where BCG vaccine was given at birth, there is nothing to worry about
However if it is at an unusual site or if you suspect it could be something else, please consult your pediatrician for the same
Answered2025-08-18 05:34:55
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