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Does Over Dose Of BCG Shot Cause Any Dangerous Side Effects In A Child?
Hi, we adopted a baby boy who are already 1 1/2 months old, the thing is, we brought him to a pedia for his first bcg not knowing that the biological mother already administered one before we got the baby, is this dangerous to the baby, if yes,what are the possible side effects on his development.
Mon, 9 Mar 2015
yes , from severe lymphadenopathy to actual tuberculoid infection is possible...it may also cause high grade fever and subsequent septicaemia
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