I have a nasty vaccination scar on my left arm. In fact I was aked about it today. Does anyone else have this scar and have you ever had this scar pointed out or have you ever noticed this scar on anyone else?
2007-01-16 13:55:45 · 10 answers · asked by sally s 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Isn't that from a small pox vaccination? I don't have it, but I see it all the time on people from other countries and those who are from a different generation, usually older...
2007-01-16 13:59:47 · answer #1 · answered by carobygirl 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have a scar. All boys at my boarding Prep school had to have various vaccinations including BCG on entry. The resulting scar, just above the left elbow, is about 1 inch (25mm) across.
We all regarded it as a sort of 'badge of courage' proving forever that we had been vaccinated against TB.
2014-04-23 13:23:55 · answer #2 · answered by Roddy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The only vaccine that normally causes scarring is the smallpox vaccine. Routine vaccination in the US was stopped in the 70's as the disease was considered erradicated. However, with the recent rise in potential bioterrorism, many troops and health care workers have begun to get vaccinated once again. The problem with scarring remains.
2007-01-16 14:02:35 · answer #3 · answered by jprn 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Mine is in the center of my upper left arm. Funny, as a kid I was the only one without one. Felt left out. Remember being glad when my mother told me she was taking me to the clinic to get my smallpox vaccination. When the nurse vaccinated me she made my scar bigger and more noticeable than everyone elses. I have been very self conscience of it (and attuned to others) ever since. Sylvia, do you have a large scar which stands out on your arm?
2016-03-29 00:57:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I have the scar too. Mines a little bigger than a quarter. I got it in Germany and they used a jet-gun type thing. It made a perfect circle on my arm. I get asked about it nearly everyday. It's just a part of my life. Interestingly enough, guys seem to think it looks kinda neat.
2007-01-20 12:20:41 · answer #5 · answered by kandycane102002 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Everyone has the same scar....usually on their left arm, towards the back...about the size and shape of a dime. (small pox) which is why no one in the U.S. has small pox...(of course I'm different, my scar is on my right arm and everyone points that out to ME and I'm 52) It was actually done when you were a small child (about 2), with one needle scratching your arm multiple times in a circle...don't worry about it...it's not an alien button...you're safe...
2007-01-16 14:01:46 · answer #6 · answered by Chrys 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The only vaccination scar I have is from my smallpox shot, and even that isn't noticable...it actually looks more like a goosebump
2007-01-16 14:00:39 · answer #7 · answered by guamtinkerbell 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i have a scar from my tb vaccination on my left arm
its normal they can normally fade but the tb scar if thats what is it doesnt fade. no one really points it out as everyone who had it in the school year at the time were all in teh same boat
2007-01-16 13:58:38 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
If it's like, a bunch of bumps then yeah. It's not abnormal. My mom and grandma and a few others have this scar. It doesn't ever go away, hate to break it to ya. But there's nothing wrong with it either.
2007-01-16 14:00:55 · answer #9 · answered by Aim 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no
2007-01-16 14:03:19 · answer #10 · answered by SEXYSEXYSEXYSEXYSEXY 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋