Patient's question:
BB was vaccinated by the hospital within a day or two after birth. BB is now over a month old. Yesterday, I noticed swelling and pus at the injection site on the arm. How should I handle it? It hasn't been treated yet. Is it serious? I'm very worried. How should I handle it?Doctor's answer:
The baby received the hepatitis B vaccine and BCG vaccine within the first one or two days after birth. The BCG vaccine, also known as "vaccination by inoculation," causes swelling and pus when administered to the baby's arm. This is a normal phenomenon. This is normal, and no action is needed. Just be careful not to rub the baby's wound vigorously during bathing. Gentle bathing and drying are sufficient. The wound will gradually heal completely within a few months, so there is no need to worry.