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3rd day post tetanus injection in left arm. arm swollen, red, and warm. should ct follow up with dr. or is this common after the 3rd day.
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Possible infection: Tetanus vaccines tend to cause some swelling a pain more than other vaccines but warmth is a sign of possible infection and should be evaluated by a doctor.
Answered 4/18/2014
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