The issue of vaccine safety is becoming increasingly important now, as it concerns the health of the nation. Generally, babies need to be vaccinated at birth, and some may even have scars after vaccination. Can we choose to squeeze out BCG vaccine if it becomes purulent? Because it is easy for a pus to appear after vaccination with BCG vaccine, let's take a look at how to deal with it?
Can the purulent BCG vaccine be squeezed out
When there are pustules or ulcers in the local area after vaccination with BCG vaccine, there is no need to apply ointment or bandage, especially not to use gentian violet. But the local area should be kept clean, and clothes should not be worn too tightly. If pus flows out, sterile gauze or cotton can be used to wipe it clean, without squeezing. It will naturally heal and scab after about two to three months. The scab should wait for it to fall off naturally and should not be removed early. Generally, it will not affect the baby's health. The normal reactions after vaccination with BCG vaccine are as follows:
After 2-3 days of vaccination, there is slight redness and swelling on the skin at the injection site, which quickly disappears.
After 7-14 days of vaccination, there are red spots and slight pain and itching at the vaccination site.
After 4-6 weeks of vaccination, it can turn into pus blisters or ulcers, with a diameter generally not exceeding 0.5 centimeters and a small amount of pus.
After 2-3 months of vaccination, the ulcer naturally heals and there are slight scars left after the scab falls off.
What to pay attention to after vaccination with BCG vaccine
Home care precautions: Puss or ulcers formed by red nodules should not be squeezed or bandaged, as long as they are kept clean; If there is severe swelling and infection at the vaccination site, please have a doctor examine it.
Can I take a shower after injecting BCG vaccine for suppuration? BCG suppuration is a normal vaccination reaction. After vaccination with BCG vaccine, those with strong immunity may experience mild suppuration at the vaccination site. Therefore, suppuration with BCG vaccine is a normal phenomenon. As long as the suppuration is not very strong, there is no need to worry, as long as the local area is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected to avoid infection. If there is no suppuration, it indicates that the vaccination may not have been successful and requires re vaccination. Successful vaccination may result in suppuration and the formation of a scar.
So if there is suppuration, it is best not to use your own hands to squeeze it, as it can easily cause bacterial infection. Squeezing increases the chance of infection. Of course, if parents can take good care of themselves, such pus bags may not appear, so everyone should be mentally prepared!
