bcg vaccine- lump just burst!

[sammysamsam]

help- baby is 4.5months and the arm part where she had the bcg vaccine has just burst after accumulating into a massive lump..pus etc, and blood followed after- how shall i treat it? left with a small hole.. shall i apply vaseline to it to stop a scab forming or just bandage it up with a plaster? she cried a little, but fine now..any advice appreciated..

this is what netdoctor says:

The BCG vaccine usually causes a hardened lesion that may ulcerate and occasionally discharge. It heals over several weeks or months leaving a small flat scar. You should keep the area dry to allow it to heal, but it is not necessary to protect it from water during washing or bathing. Avoid covering it with waterproof (airtight) dressings or tight clothing, unless for short periods such as during swimming. If the ulcer starts to ooze you can cover it with a dry dressing until a scab forms, but you should still allow the air to get to it. Airtight dressings may delay the healing of the ulcer and cause a larger scar. If you get a more severe reaction or the ulcer persists seek medical advice from your doctor.

seona- thanks a million for that answer (netdoctor)- i tried to google it, but in my 5mins of panic i couldn't see anything of relevance. really appreciate it- saying that- it was still bleeding so have put a plaster on it (changed twice due to blood) has settled now, baby not upset either. all is good thanks again for taking the time to reply

..i knew i would burst one day and i was dreading it- but it just happened so quickly, i didnt even get around to researching it beforehand

Hi Sammysamsam,
I came across your post while looking for information on my daughters BCG which she had 3 months ago. It has developed into a raised red lump about the size of a 10p piece, which looks huge on such a tiny arm! None of my friends babies reacted so strongly and I'm worried that she is going to be left with a large scar if and when it pops.
How does your babies scar look now? Did it heal well?
I'm so worried!

hi everyone,
Please help my baby is 8month old had his bcg vaccine at 3month.now his bsg has left a lump is it normal?? couldn't get an appointment with doctors :(