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How do tetanus shots feel compared to flu shots?
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No difference: Basically same feeling.
Answered 6/30/2014
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See below: The pain with vaccines is from the insertion of the needle. A shot is a shot. But if you tense up the muscle as the needle penetrates the skin then the pain will be worse. So relax as best you can and think of something pleasant. Sometimes you may even prevent any pain altogether.
Answered 8/20/2014
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