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What Could Cause Swelling In A 2-month-old After A BCG Injection?

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Posted on Tue, 30 May 2023
Question: Hello Dr. I have son who is 2 months and he was injected with BCG injection after he was born now it's swollen and looks like how it is in the picture.Please let us know the solution. Thank you for your time .
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Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Nothing needs to be done about it

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I have checked the attached image. Let me tell you that such a reaction is normal in case of BCG and nothing needs to be done about it.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Diptanshu Das
Pediatrician
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What Could Cause Swelling In A 2-month-old After A BCG Injection?

Brief Answer: Nothing needs to be done about it Detailed Answer: Hello, I have checked the attached image. Let me tell you that such a reaction is normal in case of BCG and nothing needs to be done about it. Hope I have answered your query. Regards, Dr. Diptanshu Das Pediatrician