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Mom of a 8 yr 1 m old girl4 years ago

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#AskTheExpert hello is it necessary that the BCG vaccine given at birth leaves a mark.

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DR SHIWAJIRAO PATILGuardian of 2 children4 years ago

A. Hello, your baby girl is 3.8 years old and why are you asking about BCG vaccination so it protect her from Tuberculosis of brain so it is given all over India 🇮🇳

Dr. Vaibhav jainFather of a 5 yr 9 m old girl4 years ago

A. yes in maximum cases BCG vaccine should leave a mark on the left shoulder or wherever it has been given but if it does not then you should not be much worried about it

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