How long after BCG can I take a bath? What are the effects of taking a bath after BCG?

BCG vaccine for preventing tuberculosis is provided free of charge to newborns in the national immunization program. When the baby is born in the hospital, he will be injected with BCG, and another vaccine is hepatitis B. In order to avoid infection, you cannot take a bath immediately after the injection. So how long after the BCG injection can you take a bath?

How long after taking BCG can I take a shower

It is generally recommended that babies take a bath 24 hours after vaccination, because the needle hole at the injection site has been completely closed at this time, and even if the injection site is sticky with water, it will not cause infection.

The site where the baby was vaccinated with BCG will eventually produce redness, swelling, pus, and then scabs. Some children may have a low-grade fever, which is a normal reaction after vaccination with BCG and will return to normal after a period of time.

What are the effects of taking a bath after getting BCG?

Generally, do not let the injection site touch water within a few days after the injection, mainly because you are afraid that the baby's needle hole will not heal well, mainly because you are afraid of colds and infection at the needle hole. If it gets wet, it is easy to cause inflammation, and in severe cases, it will fester. It is best not to let the injection site contact water after the injection to avoid infection. If you must wash it, you can use a sponge bath. If you wash it, pay attention to keep the baby warm, don't let it get cold, and keep the needle hole dry.

Under what circumstances can BCG vaccination not be used?

Because the body will have a normal reaction to BCG vaccination, patients with tuberculosis, acute infectious diseases, nephritis, heart disease, immunodeficiency, and skin diseases cannot be vaccinated with BCG vaccine. Newborns with fever, or premature babies or dystocia cannot be vaccinated with BCG vaccine.

Is it normal that there is no suppuration after BCG vaccination?

Generally, aseptic suppuration will occur one month after vaccination. Some children will not have suppuration or the suppuration is not obvious due to skin problems, but there will be a scratch at the vaccination site, which is generally no problem. You can observe it. If there is no improvement, do a tuberculin test after 3 months. If the vaccination is not successful, you need to get a booster shot.