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Pus oozing at bcg vaccination site
Hi,
Mt baby is 10 weeks old and the red bump of bcg vaccination site is oozing pus..do I need to clean it and apply anything or leave it..please see attached picture of the bump
Kindly let me know if I need to take her to doctor or need to apply anything on it
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This is what is expected after BCG, nothing to worry. It will dry on its own.
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Dr. Ponnu S
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Red bump is normal after BCG vaccination, but pus coming out is not normal... .
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So you have to consult a nearest doctor and remove the pus by something called I and d( incision and drainage)
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Most cases it will settle without any other complications...
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