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I have noticed redness and swelling on the area where my baby was given BCG vaccine. He is 3 months old and was born preterm at 34 weeks. It's been 1 and half month since the vaccination, however the mark has developed now. It's also hard to touch. Is this normal?
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Dr. Amit Modi
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Delhi
Hello, this is normal immune response to BCG vaccination. This may subside by another month leaving behind a scar known as BCG scar.
No need to worry, get it evaluated by a Paediatrician.
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