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What Causes Swelling On The Arm Of A Child Post BCG Vaccination Indicate?

Posted on Wed, 12 Oct 2016

Question: It has been 45 days now since my newly-born baby vaccinated with BCG injection.Today we have noticed a swelling and mostly pus around the area where the baby was injected i.e around arm.Please suggest if it is normal or urgent to visit the doctor immediately

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (26 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This is a normal reaction - do not worry

Detailed Answer:
Hi. Went through the attached photographs. This is a normal reaction. Do not worry.

This will gradually form a scab and heal by itself.

If in another 2 weeks this doesn't heal of if the swelling and redness is drastically increasing then you need to see a doctor.

This is not an emergency..

After 2 weeks you can again come for follow up with me in this forum..

I wish your kid a speedy recovery. If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link. Once the page opens there will be an option below my image as – ASK ME A QUESTION – click on it. In this way even in health care magic you can follow up always with a single doctor who knows the history of your kid completely. Please find the link below -

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Regards - Dr. Sumanth

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (22 hours later)

Thanks Doctor for the advice.

Answered by Dr. Sumanth Amperayani (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Happy to help any time

Detailed Answer:
Hi... I am glad that my suggestion has helped to quell your doubt. If you have any further query I will be glad to be of assistance.

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar