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What Causes Pus Discharge At The Injection Site After BCG Vaccination?
Question: Hello,
My daughter was born two monthes ago. She got BCG vaccination. Today, pus is coming out, is it normal?
My daughter was born two monthes ago. She got BCG vaccination. Today, pus is coming out, is it normal?
Brief Answer:
Yes its ok
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
Sometime pus may develop in the small bump after BCG vaccination. It is ok. Dod let me know duration since vaccination.
Most probably baby has already developed the immunity. We can treat it as any other infected wound.
Can apply either polysporin, bandaid or betadine etc. If this does not help, then can apply local antibiotics. If this also does not help then a short course of antibiotic may be taken. Avoid water coming in contact with it.
Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
Yes its ok
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.
Sometime pus may develop in the small bump after BCG vaccination. It is ok. Dod let me know duration since vaccination.
Most probably baby has already developed the immunity. We can treat it as any other infected wound.
Can apply either polysporin, bandaid or betadine etc. If this does not help, then can apply local antibiotics. If this also does not help then a short course of antibiotic may be taken. Avoid water coming in contact with it.
Hope it helps. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Dr Vaishalee
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