What Are the Considerations for Taking BCG Vaccination?
BCG vaccine can be administered within three days of birth if there are no special circumstances. If there are special circumstances, it should not be administered. Within two weeks after vaccination, there may be local redness and swelling, or suppuration and infection, and small ulcers may also occur. It is necessary to disinfect daily with iodophor and keep the area dry and hygienic. Comfortable cotton underwear with good water absorption should be worn. Precautions for BCG vaccination include:
1. Infants with tuberculosis, infectious diseases, chronic diseases such as heart, brain, and kidney, eczema, and extreme malnutrition should undergo a negative tuberculin skin test before vaccination.
2. Premature, difficult childbirth, congenital malformations, and newborns with low birth weight are not suitable for vaccination.
3. Children with acute or chronic diseases should only receive BCG vaccination after their condition improves.
4. If the baby is vaccinated immediately after birth, it is necessary to observe at the vaccination site for a period of time to ensure that there are no abnormalities after vaccination before leaving.
5. If local redness and swelling occur within 2-3 days after vaccination, family members should not use towels for hot compresses or apply medication. If a pustule appears later, it should not be broken to prevent infection.
6. Babies born with a weight of less than 2500 grams cannot be vaccinated with BCG.
