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Swollen or normal?

2024-12-16 04:01:25
Hello respected doctors, right after my baby born doctors gave her some vaccine ( on her first day) . now she is 4 months old but that vaccine mark is not going on her hand... . pic attached, please tell is this normal or abnormal normal rash? . if its normal why it is not going even after 4 momths???
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Hi, BCG scar forms after forming a wound, swells forms pus and heals generally by 4 months; if swelling is large and baby is excessively crying, lymph nodes in arm pit consult with pediatrician

Answered2024-12-16 13:42:08

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It is due to BCG vaccine, 3-4 months it will flatten up and form BCG mark like every one has

Answered2024-12-16 12:59:50

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Normal it take 3to 4month.

Answered2024-12-16 10:43:07

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This normally occurs due to BCG vaccination. Sometimes it opens up and forms a wound and heals by 3-4 months .
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As it is taking more time to heal , better to consult ur paediatrician

Answered2024-12-16 08:40:54

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Nothing to worry It is in the process of post vaccination BCG scar. Do not worry it will heal by itself

Answered2024-12-20 06:43:54

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It is normal progression of BCG scar Nothing to worry

Answered2024-12-18 05:53:36

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It will form BCG scar on its own, no need to worry
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In case baby has high grade fever or immobility of joint contact nearest pediatrician

Answered2024-12-17 15:27:00

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Yes, its because of the vaccination no need to worry about that. Don’t touch or press that area.

Answered2024-12-17 13:34:18

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BCG scar Nothing to worry.

Answered2024-12-17 07:36:32

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It's BCG vaccine scar mark Nothimg to worry

Answered2024-12-17 07:29:39

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BCG scar It will burst soon and then leave a scar Usually happens at 3 months of age but yes it is taking more time

Answered2024-12-17 04:37:19

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It is normal after BCG vaccination. It will flatten and form a scar which is a normal reaction by 6m  of age usually

Answered2024-12-17 03:39:31

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Bcg scar

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