Question of the Week

Question :
Posted On : 10 Mar 2019
can seizure occur as a complication of bcg vaccination_? since i ve seen a case of seizures - 2 episodes immediately following vaccination within 1 hour, the child is on live day 5, on breast milk, healthy full term normal delivery with no signficant antenatal natal or post natal event .....has ther been any documented evidence
5
Expert Answer :
No, BCG causing seizures has not been reported. Rule out hypoglycemia and hypocalcemia.
Answer Discussion :
J
joopalli M Rao
Profile
In my 40 years as paediatrician, never noticed seizure after BCG ,
5 years ago
G
gatadi babu rajendra prasad
Profile
I have not seen any seizures associated with bcg till now
5 years ago
G
George M
Profile
it is unlikely to happen Immediately after bcg,it sometimes occur with DWpt
5 years ago
M
mona benhussien
Profile
I think there no relation bet BCG and seizure
5 years ago
M
Manish Bhagat
Profile
no it's unlikely after bcg. It may occur with DwPT
5 years ago




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.
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0