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what are the side effects to the tetnus vaccine?
I had a tetnus vaccine 4 days ago and by the 3rd day I had flu like symptoms. Every muscle in my body hurt, I was weak, No appitite or nausea feeling. By today I feel a little better but still sore in the joints and lathargic. Is this something that
I had a tetnus vaccine 4 days ago and by the 3rd day I had flu like symptoms. Every muscle in my body hurt, I was weak, No appitite or nausea feeling. By today I feel a little better but still sore in the joints and lathargic. Is this something that will go away?
Best answer:
Vaccination with tetanus and diphtheria toxoids is not known to be associated with an increased risk of convulsions.
Getting diphtheria or tetanus disease is much riskier than getting the DT vaccines. However, a vaccine, like any medicine, is capable of causing serious problems, such as severe allergic reactions. The risk of DT vaccine causing serious harm, or death, is extremely small.
Other less serious side effects, such as soreness redness, or swelling where the shot was given, may be more likely to occur. These side effects usually start within hours to a day or two after vaccination. They may last 1-2 days. Your doctor may recommend reducing pain or soreness from the injection by taking an aspirin-free pain reliever such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, Tempra, others) or ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, others) when the shot is given and for the next 24-48 hours. Your healthcare provider can tell you the appropriate dosages of these medications.
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