BCG vaccine

Bacillus Calmette – Guerin is the first shot in the immunization chart that is given to the new born within 15 days. You may also give the injection within a month. Tuberculosis is one disease that affects people as the susceptibility is very high.

It is quite noted that TB in small children is common. The injection is made of Mycobacterium bovis which helps the child get protection from TB during adulthood.

The prevention program for TB is done in all countries but the real eradication can happen only when the social and economic conditions of a country improve.

This is also advocated by WHO to give protection to millions against TB infection. It was developed by Calmette and Guerin and hence the name. The BCG vaccine must be administered by a good pediatrician. There should not be overdose of the same in any kind.

Generally preferred in the upper arm, the scar is bound to be there which lessens with time. Usually the area swells or reddens and there could be discharge from the same. It settles naturally and one must report if the case is severe. Fever is noted in babies and that can be assured with medicines.

- Author Parenting expert: Ms Kamakshi Gupte.

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