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B.C.G.
VACCINE
What disease does this vaccine
protect against ?
Tuberculosis
Any fever or side effects after
vaccination ?
Usually there will be no fever or pain after vaccination.
This vaccine is always given on the left shoulder. About 1.5 months
after vaccination there will a small nodule ( like a boil ) and this
shall be painless and shall persist for some 1 month. This appearance
of a nodule is an indication of good response to the vaccine. DO NOT
APPLY ANY MEDICINE OR OINTMENT. Usually this nodule will diminish in
some 1 month and a small scar will be left.
What in case the vaccine
does not produce a nodule ?
In case there no swelling followed by nodule formation even
till 2-3 months after vaccination - please consult your pediatrician .
It may be needed to repeat the vaccine.
Is this given only once in a
lifetime ?
Normally this vaccine is given only once in a lifetime. In
some cases, when your pediatrician has some specific suspicion - he
may advise you to get an MT test done - in case the MT is negative he
may consider re-vaccination with BCG.
What In case it has been
missed soon after birth ?
Use the earliest opportunity to get it. Do not leave it
just because you have missed the standard time.
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