Question

Can newborns with high jaundice levels receive the BCG vaccine?

Answer

Your baby might be experiencing physiological jaundice, which is characterized by mild symptoms such as yellowing of the skin, limited to the face and neck, and occasionally extending to the trunk. The whites of the eyes may also appear yellowed. This condition typically appears within 2 to 3 days after birth and resolves back to normal skin color by 5 to 6 days. Severe physiological jaundice may affect the entire body, including vomit and cerebrospinal fluid, and can last for more than a week. In some cases, premature infants’ jaundice may persist for up to 4 weeks. Blue light therapy is recommended as it is often effective.

Question

Can newborns with high jaundice levels receive the BCG vaccine?

Answer

Your baby may have physiological jaundice, which usually presents with mild symptoms such as yellowing of the skin, confined to the face and neck, and sometimes extending to the trunk. The conjunctiva of the eyes may also turn yellow. This condition usually appears 2 to 3 days after birth and returns to normal skin color within 5 to 6 days; severe physiological jaundice may affect the entire body, including vomit and cerebrospinal fluid, potentially lasting for more than a week. In some cases, premature infants’ jaundice may even persist for up to 4 weeks. Blue light therapy is often recommended and tends to be effective.