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Hepatitis vaccine site swollen

2021-08-09 18:14:22
My son now 2 months old.. At birth received BCG now the site has pus collection and oozing is it normal to have pus in that BCG lump or it s a sign of infection??? And another doubt is he Received hepatitis b vaccine at 6 weeks in primary health center.. The vaccinated site was rubbed well on the vaccinated day and next day... Now it's been 12 days still his thigh tat s vaccinated site s hard inside .what to do ?
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Hello, Both these are normal reactions after vaccines. BCG clean with antiseptic solution. 6 week vaccine swelling sometimes takes longer. Don't worry, take care. Follow my Instagram/tiwari_child_clinic for health Q&A. 🙏Tiwari child clinic Delhi🙏

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