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Lump on BCG vaccination site

2019-07-27 04:19:32
My son is 3 month old now. After 3 months he got lump on BCG vaccination site, before it's not like that. Please check the picture and confirm do I need to worry?
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This is completely normal and it should happen, there will be some pus draining  later a scar will form
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Answered2019-07-27 04:33:30

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Dear parents, Nothing to worry, It's fate of every BCG vaccine, this Papule would convert into pustules, than rupture leaving behind a ulcer, which will heal in next few weeks leaving a scar.

Answered2019-07-27 11:19:39

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Its normal

Answered2019-07-27 04:58:16

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