Scar due to BCG Vaccine:Vaccines FAQS

ISSN 0973 - 0958

Childhood Ailments

Want an expert opinion? Put your query to our medical experts and get advice

Diet & Diseases

Head circuferences Calculator

Mid parental height Calculator

Body surface area Calculator

BMR Calculator

Temperature Calculator

Anion gap Calculator

	Specialist Answers
Question
B.C.G. is routinely given to the deltoid region in Pakistan it creates a scars of different sizes, to avoid that scar can it be given to other sites like below the ankle
Answer
BCG is as routine is given over the left deltoid region as initially the small pox vaccine was given over the right deltoid. Thus looking for the scar on the left side would confirm BCG vaccination and looking for a scar on right side would confirm small pox. Thus, it is by convention that BCG is given over left deltoid. Back to All Questions

"Get the Vaccine Schedule for your child."

Share Experience

Message Board

Translate this page

Pediatric oncall book store

Partner Sites

Pediatric Oncall Journal

Educational Section

Nutrition

Skin Problems

Swine Flu Center

Health Solutions from our sponsors

DHA

Baby Massage

Disclaimer:

The information given by www.pediatriconcall.com is provided by medical and paramedical & Health providers voluntarily for display & is meant only for informational purpose. The site does not guarantee the accuracy or authenticity of the information. Use of any information is solely at the user's own risk. The appearance of advertisement or product information in the various section in the website does not constitute an endorsement or approval by Pediatric Oncall of the quality or value of the said product or of claims made by its manufacturer.

Sitemap For Doctor

Sitemap For Parent

Sitemap For Kids