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Question: my son is 18 months old he had a BCG vaccination,my father is suffering tuberculosis and his sputum test is negative,is it safe BCG vaccine?
Brief Answer:
He is already under the effect of the vaccine
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in HCM
I can understand your concern
Usually BCG vaccine is done in the first month of lifetime in a baby.and a second shot around ten years.
In his situation your son is already vaccinated and as a result he is under its effect.
The most important thing is that your father is sputum negative which means not contagious.
So in conclusion you should do nothing to your son.He only should do a healthy lifestyle, and to eat healthy foods.too.
No need to worry
Regards
Dr.Jolanda
He is already under the effect of the vaccine
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome in HCM
I can understand your concern
Usually BCG vaccine is done in the first month of lifetime in a baby.and a second shot around ten years.
In his situation your son is already vaccinated and as a result he is under its effect.
The most important thing is that your father is sputum negative which means not contagious.
So in conclusion you should do nothing to your son.He only should do a healthy lifestyle, and to eat healthy foods.too.
No need to worry
Regards
Dr.Jolanda
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