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Could it be healthy to have muscles twitching after tetanus shot?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Tetanus shot: No your muscles should not be twitching after a tetanus shot unless your nerve has been irritated by the shot .Seebyour doctor if twitching persistd.

Answered 8/21/2015

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