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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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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

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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