BCG Scar - development?

jaetee

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My baby received her BCG vaccine and as expected developed a hard lump at the vaccine site 1 month afterwards. The lump has been hard for about 4 months, but in the last couple of days seems to have softened. Is this the natural development of the scar site, or does this mean that pus has developed? Can I treat this myself, or should I take her to the doctor?

Thanks.
 
the drs told us not to touch it or put anything on it.
my girl's was looking ok, then one day after the bath, the pus just squirted out, all i had done was pick her up and put her down on the sofa. i just got a tissue to dab the pus away and now, 2 weeks later, just just fine. the scar has almost completely healed.
 
excuse my ignorance, but what is a BCG injection ? I am about to have my 2nd child, but 1st in HK. Is it optional ?
 
it is the TB shot.

i believe that it is optional, although TB is quite common in asia, so i'd seriously think about giving it to your baby.
 
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