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No mark at bcg site
My 8week old baby doesn't have any mark/reaction at bcg site..only a little stiff bump which is painless. Please guide..
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greetings., itis fine, bump is there That means BCG is given. Look for any lymph node in axilla.
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Nothing to worry some time mark will not appear.
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Greetings…
Not to worry
If u are sure BCG vaccine was given..
It will progress in size in 6-12 weeks also..
If BCG is little given subcutaneous than intradermal bump can be little….But then also no issues at all
Regards
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That is a normal reaction. First a boil will come after a few weeks more. Mark may take many months
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Dr. Rahul Kamble
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
1.Don't worry much
2.Few children's will not have a BCG scar even after correct vaccination, that is normal.
3.litten bump near Vaccination site is a normal phenomena.
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