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Wanted to know if getting encephalitis shots, hepatitis a and b, mmr, and dpt shots hurt real bad?

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Vaccinations: Typically the shot itself doesn't hurt much. Certain vaccinations may be more uncomfortable than others in the day or so following. I know that from personal experience, tetanus shots make my shoulder sore for the next several days. The benefit of vaccination definitely outweighs the risk of discomfort after the shot.

Answered 7/19/2014

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