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Abscess at the site of tuberculosis vaccination

What to do if pus comes out of BCG injection?

What to do if pus comes out of BCG injection?

If any of the following occur, see your GP: A large abscess (collection of pus) at the injection site. Tenderness and swelling under the left arm – this could indicate an infection of the glands (called the axillary lymph nodes).

Abscess at the site of tuberculosis vaccination

Tuberculosis vaccination protects against the risk of tuberculosis infection , a dangerous bacterial infection that usually affects the lungs and may sometimes affect other places in the body, such as: bones, joints, and kidneys, and it can also cause meningitis .

A prominent bubble can appear at the vaccination site in anyone who receives the tuberculosis vaccination and may disappear shortly thereafter, as after two or six weeks a small spot may appear at the vaccination site, and it is normal for this spot to turn into a bubble from which some fluids filter before it turns into a hard shell.

Therefore, it is necessary to leave the area exposed because the air will help it heal, and it is normal to leave a small scar in its place.

But in some cases, a more severe reaction may occur, such as the formation of an abscess at the site of the vaccination, and the abscess of the site of the tuberculosis vaccination is known as one of the local complications of the tuberculosis vaccination, and it can appear within 30 days after the vaccination.

Sometimes the abscess of the graft site requires surgical intervention or the abscess may be removed with a needle by specialists, and in some cases, antibiotics may be required.

But in most cases, according to a study conducted on a group of children who received tuberculosis vaccination, 88% of children did not need any medical intervention and were followed up by observation and waiting only.

How to deal with an abscess at the site of tuberculosis vaccination?

Here are some instructions for dealing with an abscess at the site of tuberculosis vaccination:

  • Cover the vaccination site from which fluids are filtered with a piece of dry medical gauze to allow air to enter.
  • Clean the tuberculosis vaccination site and wash it gently with water or while taking a shower, and there is no need to wash the place separately from the rest of the body.
  • Gently clean the pus daily with a damp cloth if the abscess sac has burst.
  • Use warm water compresses at the site of the abscess 4 to 5 times daily.
  • Do not use sterilizer or disinfectant in the place of tuberculosis vaccination.
  • Cover the vaccination site with a bandage if fluids are leaking a lot from the vaccination site.

Tips for taking care of the tuberculosis vaccination site

Here are some tips to take care of the tuberculosis vaccination site to avoid complications:

  • Keep the vaccination site clean and dry.
  • Cover the vaccination site with a piece of medical gauze to allow air to pass in case of ulceration.
  • Do not press or scratch the vaccination site.
  • Do not use ointments, oils, or herbs at the site of the vaccination.
  • Do not put a plaster on the vaccination site.
  • Do not rub or rub the vaccination site.

Other complications of tuberculosis vaccination

With the widespread use of the tuberculosis vaccination over many years, a range of complications have been detected, some mild and some severe but uncommon.

Here are some complications of tuberculosis vaccination that have been recorded in addition to the abscess at the site of tuberculosis vaccination:

  1. Swollen lymph nodes on the same side of the body where the vaccine was injected, most often the lymph nodes in the armpits or neck.
  2. The appearance of skin lesions in places on the body other than those in which the vaccination was injected, but these cases are rare.
  3. Lymphadenitis with or without suppuration.
  4. Osteitis or osteomyelitis, but it is very rare.
  5. The spread of tuberculosis infection in the body, but these cases are very rare and may only affect people with immunodeficiency disorders.

source : wikipedia

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