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Lump at injection site after vaccination

2021-06-02 05:47:50
My baby was born on 04-May-2021. On the same day he was vaccinated for BCG, OPVo and Hep-B 1 dose. Initially there was  redness at the injection site. Now it has a small lump. Is it worrisome?
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It is normal to have a lump in the area post vaccination

Answered2021-06-02 08:49:53

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Post bcg vaccination there will be redness and small lump initially this will transform to a small pustule later on it shall transform to a bcg scar. This is a normal process post bcg vaccination. It takes around 10-14 weeks to form a bcg scar.
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no need to worry.

Answered2021-06-02 06:24:56

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