is this to worry for....this is where the vaccine was given on the third day. now there is a boil on that place on his shoulder and I think there is puss there. what is the solution for this

1 Answer

Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. it is quite common for the BCG vaccine to have swelling 6 to 8 weeks after taking it there will be discharge of both blood and pus from this and it will be healing living scars

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