by TerriT » Tue Oct 09, 2012 7:30 am
My daughter had the BCG at 3 days old. We live in a part of London with a very diverse population and lots of international visitors, so the hospital she was born at offers the jab to all newborns if parents want it.
She had no severe reactions, but did develop a blister at the site of the injection which lasted about a week, I think. It is standard to give it on the upper arm (I've heard this is so medical professionals can quickly identify those who have been vaccinated) but if I had known it would leave a scar, I would have asked for it to be given under her arm so it would be less visible.