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No BCG mark for my newborn

2022-06-21 12:32:54
My newborn was born on 5th may and BCG was given to the left arm on the day of birth( or may be on the next day, I don't remember exactly) , but even after 1.5 months there is no mark or any pimple at the place of injection.. Is this normal? Or is there something I need to check on.
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No need to repeat

Answered2022-06-21 15:06:45

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If your child has no mark of BCG doesn't mean that BCG vaccine not taken up.. No need to repeat dose..

Answered2022-06-21 14:29:43

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Wait till 3 months. If still no mark, then can take 2nd dose. It can be a poor uptake and it is normal, not a problem.

Answered2022-06-21 12:49:50

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A raised blister will appear in most people vaccinated with BCG, but not everyone. If your child did not have this reaction to the vaccine, it does not mean that they have not responded to it. There's no need to vaccinate with BCG a second time

Answered2022-06-21 12:36:46

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