What should I pay attention to after my baby gets BCG vaccine?

We all know that BCG vaccine is very effective in preventing tuberculosis. For the health of children, our country requires that children be vaccinated with BCG vaccine free of charge. It can be said that BCG vaccine is the first shot after a baby is born. Because of the special nature of the vaccine and each person's different reactions to the drug, many children react differently after receiving the BCG vaccine. So what are the things parents need to pay attention to after their baby receives the BCG vaccine?

Note:

1. During the "grouting" period, use a clean handkerchief to bandage the area when taking a bath to prevent water from splashing in.

2. Keep the area clean, do not scratch it with your hands, cut your nails frequently, and change your underwear frequently.

3. The vaccination will not cause systemic reactions. If you have fever or other symptoms, you should go to the hospital for treatment in time.

4. Other preventive injections should be given in the other arm. (It is recommended to go to a regular hospital or preventive clinic for vaccination).

5. Three months after vaccination, a positive test, also known as the PPD test, will be performed on the lumbar spine. If positive, it means antibodies have been produced. If negative, there are no antibodies and vaccination is still needed.

6. About 2 to 3 weeks after vaccination, a small nodule no larger than a soybean may appear at the vaccination site, with a slightly red or dark red surface. A small pustule may gradually form in the center and burst on its own, with some secretions flowing out.

7. After another 2 to 3 weeks, the ulcerated area will form a scar and fall off by itself, leaving a slightly sunken small scar. During this period, the left axillary lymph nodes may slightly increase in size, almost the size of soybeans, and will gradually subside.

The above are the things that parents need to pay attention to after their baby has received the BCG vaccine. Every baby has a different tolerance to BCG, so parents should pay attention to the baby's performance after vaccination. Babies are more active, and their nails are very sharp and grow relatively fast. Sometimes itching will occur at the injection site, so don't let the baby scratch there. If the baby's reaction is particularly strong, then you should send the baby to a regular hospital for examination in time.