What Causes Redness And Swelling In Hand Near BCG Mark In An Infant?

Posted on Sat, 20 Feb 2016

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Sat, 20 Feb 2016 Answered on

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Question : Hi dr,

My newborn is 1.5 month old. I see some reddishness and slight swelling on heeled hand where bcg was given. I am attaching a pic of the same. Please see if it's okay or do we need to visit the paed.
Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (48 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
It is normal. Nothing needs to be done.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

Let me assure you that it is absolutely normal for some redness or swelling to develop at the site of administration of the BCG vaccine. This would also lead to scar formation later and that is normal too. Nothing needs to be done about it and it does not require medical attention.

Regards

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

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 hours later)

Thanks doctor. There is no pain in it though. Also in centre of reddishness area there is a small yellow/white boil time formation. Is it normal too? Thanks.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is normal. Nothing needs to be done.

Detailed Answer:
Yes, this is normal and you need not get worried about it.
Stay relaxed.

Regards

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