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Bcg Vaccine Side Effects

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCPAllison Gourley, PharmD
Reviewed by Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP, Allison Gourley, PharmD
Last reviewed on April 8, 2022

The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.

Common Side Effects

  • Swollen lymph nodes
  • Pus at administration site

Less Common Side Effects

  • Sores at administration site
  • Itching
  • Tenderness at administration site

Bcg Vaccine serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

  • Serious allergic reactions: hives, rash, shaking, itching, nausea, flushing, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain
  • Severe infection: fever, difficulty breathing, diarrhea, weakness, cough, stomach pain, sweating, chills

Source: DailyMed

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