Adverse effects reported after overdose in a 4-year period (from Benamar and Loupi, 2001)

Overdose Factor (Number of times the recommended dose)Adverse effectsNumber of cases
2 timesAxilliary lymphadenopathy1
5 timesAbscess at the injection site1
Painful itching reaction1
8 timesLocal inflammation1
10 timesAbscess at the injection site4
Local necrosis2
Local necrosis and lymphadenopathy21
Total11*

*Of the 13 cases of overdose notified, 2 had no effect.

From: Tuberculosis: Place of vaccination in control of the disease

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