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A member asked:
What do you suggest if i had a tetanus tdap shot my arm hurts so freaking bad at the injection site?
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Tdap: Apply cold compresses to your arm to reduce the swelling. If the site is red, hot and throbbing, see your doctor the site may be infected
Answered 5/19/2014
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Local Reaction: r It is not unusual to get locay esl reaction at the injection site.Ue ice locally and take Tylenol (acetaminophen) or motrin for pain
Answered 4/9/2015
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