BCG Scar; Factors Affecting Its Formation in Infants Attending Immunization Centre at a District Hospital

Abstract

BCG vaccination may cause scar formation but it does not occur in 100% children. Objectives: To know the frequency of BCG scar in the infants 9-11months of age and its relation with sex, gestational age, weight at birth, the timing of vaccination and the pattern of feeding in the first month of life.