Babies need to receive various vaccines from birth, which can cause many physical reactions. Usually, babies may experience fever after receiving vaccines, but these are normal symptoms. After vaccination with BCG vaccine, there may be pus discharge, which is also a normal situation. However, newborns are delicate and fragile, and what parents are most worried about is that after vaccination with BCG vaccine, babies will experience pain due to pus discharge! So, does the discharge of BCG vaccine cause pain?
Does the discharge of BCG vaccine cause pain
It is normal to have pus bumps after vaccination with BCG vaccine. About one to two weeks after vaccination, red nodules will appear locally, gradually growing and causing slight pain and itching, but without fever. Puss or ulceration will form in six to eight weeks, and scabs will begin to form in ten to twelve weeks. After the scabs fall off, a small reddish scar will be left, and the red color will gradually turn into skin color. When there are pus or ulceration in the local area after vaccination with BCG vaccine, there is no need to apply medicine or bandage. But the local area needs to be kept clean. In addition, the child's BCG vaccine discharge has almost no pain, so there is no need to worry.
Can I take a shower with BCG vaccine discharge
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 you can take a shower and pay attention to care.
Babies have different constitutions, and their reactions after vaccination may vary. However, the process of BCG vaccine discharge is still ongoing, and there may not be any empathy. What parents need to do is to take good care of their babies and avoid infection. Although babies may suffer greatly during vaccination, it is very effective in enhancing their resistance to certain diseases. Therefore, it is important to vaccinate babies on time.
