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A member asked:
Is that normal to swallon with pus yhe site of bcg vaccine in child with 3 month old?
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Not Normal: It is never normal to have pus at site of a vaccination even bcg (not used in america). See your doctor asap. Baby may have developed abscess or pyomyositis from contaminated needle. A little swelling can bee see, but pus is a no no.
Answered 7/17/2013
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No: It can get swollen but pus is not normal. You should follow up with your doctor.
Answered 1/31/2016
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