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Vaccination lump on my baby hand
Hello Doctors, My daughter got her birth vaccination on 26 april and from 1 week she has lump on her Arm. Please suggest me what should I do?
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This is likely a normal reaction after the BCG vaccine which was given at birth. It is usually on the left arm. Please send a photo. No treatment is needed. It slowly goes away by 6 to 8 months of age. Only scar is left later like what adults have
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
5 yrs exp
Rajkot
Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Rahul Kamble
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
It is normal response to BCG vaccination.It will heal with - ulcers formation and scaring.
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