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Sometimes the BCG is given too deep instead of into the skin. Usually to confirm in case of no BCG scar, we will do a mantoux test to see if there is a reaction expected for someone who has had BCG. If there is none after 72 hours, we will give the BCG again as long as child is healthy(a normal Chest Xray may be needed at times)
It's not a compulsion to have a scar. The first thing to do is check if the child is immunized that is has developed response despite the NO SCAR.... this is by doing a Mantoux test... If the response is compatible for a child who has received BCG that is okay... There is no need to worry about the scar.
BCG is usually given to the newborn at birth,except it is not available in the hospital, she should avoid exposing the baby till the date of her appointment with the doctor. This is to prevent been expose to the people with tuberculosis.
Sometimes the BCG is given too deep instead of into the skin and at times it might not show for whatever reason. Usually to confirm in case of no BCG scar, we will do a mantoux test to see if there is a reaction expected for someone who has had BCG. If there is none after 72 hours, we will give the BCG again as long as child is healthy(a normal Chest X ray may be needed at times)
Yes a 2 years old can still take BCG Vaccine.
The first thing to do is check if the child is immunized that is has developed response despite the NO SCAR.... this is by doing a Mantoux test... If the response is compatible for a child who has received BCG that is okay. There is no need to worry about the scar.
The first thing to do is check if the child is immunized that is has developed response despite the NO SCAR.... this is by doing a Mantoux test... If the response is compatible for a child who has received BCG that is okay. There is no need to worry about the scar.
Normal reaction it will eventually resolve to become a scar! No need to worry about it.
Do not burst it ma, the pus and swell are normal signs of BCG when given to baby, it will resolve on it's own.
Good morning mom. Please see a paediatrician as soon as possible.
If a pregnant mum tested positive for hepatitis B, the newborn must be given two shots immediately in the delivery room:
• first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine
• one dose of the Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (HBIG).
• first dose of the hepatitis B vaccine
• one dose of the Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (HBIG).
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Sometimes the BCG is given too deep instead of into the skin. Usually, to confirm in case of no BCG scar, we will do a Mantoux test to see if there is a reaction expected for someone who has had BCG. If there is none after 72 hours, we will give the BCG again as long as the child is healthy (a normal chest x-ray may be needed at times)'.
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Sometimes the BCG is given too deep instead of into the skin. Usually to confirm in case of no BCG scar, we will do a mantoux test to see if there is a reaction expected for someone who has had BCG. If there is none after 72 hours, we will give the BCG again as long as child is healthy(a normal Chest Xray may be needed at times)
