hi , my baby 54 days old got vaccinated for BCG on 22nd. she has got big red water filled bump on left arm injected part . please find attached image and let me know how to treat this or what has to be done. regards, akshatha

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago

A. Within 1 week

Author of questionGuardian of a 4 yr 3 m old girl4 years ago

A. thank you so much doctor .how many days it takes to bust usually ?

Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago

A. yes definitely you can clean it with the help of either soap water or you can use Dettol also and you can apply antibacterial cream like t-bact

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Author of questionGuardian of a 4 yr 3 m old girl4 years ago

A. thanks doctor.when the pus oozes out can it be cleaned with cotton and anything should be applied like cream or dettol or powder.please suggest. regards, akshatha

Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago

A. there is no need to worry because it is very common pattern after BCG vaccination BCG vaccination which is given at birth in the upper arm will form a swelling by one or maximum two months and then it will burst open and then pus will come out from it and after that it will become a scar mark

Neelam ChinnappaMom of a 7 yr 3 m old boy4 years ago

A. thank you for reaching out to us if this question is a very common with the BCG vaccine you will see that it but will grow and eventually burst open and it is absolutely normal do not try to do anything just leave it as it is also Heal on its own there is no need to apply any cream or anything to eat just keep a area clean and dry

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