My baby is 1and a half month old. She got vaccinated for BCG during her birth. The area where she got injection looks swelled and red. Do you suggest taking any medication because I have heard fever is a common side effect?

1 Answer

Dr. Vaibhav jainFather of a 5 yr 10 m old girl4 years ago

A. yes it is normal after the BCG vaccine the swelling will reduce and there will be a scar mark for life. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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