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BCG administration to my 2year old
My son is 2 years old and he is having his BCG vaccine in a few days that was meant to be given to babies when they are born. Is it safe to have him vaccinated now that he is 2years old? Are there any major side effects of vaccine to big babies?
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Dr. J Prabhakar Rao
Pediatrician
32 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Actually,a skin test called montoux test is done first.
If this is positive,BCG is NOT required.
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