Preventing suppuration of injection wounds

Getting vaccinations is a very good thing for babies, and it has many benefits for their physical health. However, some babies will experience some adverse effects after getting vaccinations, such as fever, suppuration of wounds, etc. The occurrence of wound suppuration has a great impact on the baby's body and requires timely measures to treat it. The following is a detailed introduction on what to do if the baby's vaccination wound suppurates?

The local reactions after BCG vaccination are different from those of other vaccines. Most children will experience local reactions 3 to 4 weeks (initial vaccination) or 1 to 2 weeks (revaccination) after BCG vaccination. The reactions go through a process of redness and swelling, infiltration, pustule formation, ulceration, and scab formation. The scabs usually fall off in about 3 months, and local scars form. This is the normal reaction process after BCG vaccination and is a sign of effective vaccination. If this reaction does not occur, it indicates that the vaccination has failed and booster vaccination should be considered.

Things to note after your baby gets vaccinated

1. After vaccination, you should stay at the vaccination site for 15 to 30 minutes. If there is no reaction, go home to avoid abnormal reactions that may not be treated in time.

2. It is not advisable to bathe the baby within 24 hours, especially at the vaccination site, to avoid local infection.

3. Keep the local skin of the vaccination site clean and hygienic, and change and wash underwear frequently. Babies are prohibited from scratching the vaccination site with their hands to avoid local infection or aggravated reactions. In case the skin is scratched by the baby, topical medications can be used locally, such as chloramphenicol eye ointment and Band-Aids; if there is constant purulent secretion flowing out of the local area, you should go to the surgical outpatient clinic in time.

4. Make sure your baby drinks as much water as possible.

5. Let your baby rest more, avoid strenuous activities, and try to do some quieter activities, such as letting the baby sit and read picture books, telling stories to the baby, playing with puzzle toys, etc.

After giving the baby vaccinations, parents should also pay close attention to the baby's various physical conditions, because some babies may have fever after vaccination due to physical reasons, and some may even have a fever. When the baby feels unwell, parents need to go to the hospital for examination and treatment as soon as possible.