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Mom of a 4 yr 6 m old boy4 years ago

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my 2 month old baby is not having the bcg scar. is it safe to take yet another dose?

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ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist4 years ago

A. Usually the area where the BCG scar vaccination was given will start getting enlarged and gets filled up with pus and then bursts leaving a scar. If that hasn’t happened then consult your doctor once.Write Your Answer Here

Author of questionMom of a 4 yr 6 m old boy4 years ago

A. doctor advised to take a test(i forgot test name)in 6th month. if the result is 0,she advised to take yet another dose of bcg? is it safe to take yet another dose

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