#AskTheExpert my baby is 4 months old. The BCG vaccination mark on his hand seems to be getting larger. I have attached the pic. Is it a matter of concern. The boil is not painful.

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ExpertDr. Pandurang sawantPaediatrician4 years ago

A. normal only Boil comes after BCG vaccination Don't touch or apply anything over BCG vaccination site This ulcer heal with scar No need to worry for that Give all vaccination on time Follow IAP immunization shedulde chart for vaccination

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