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What are the side effects from the tetanus, diphtheria and polio vaccine?

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Side effects: Hypersensitivity reactions like fever, pain, swelling, erythema at the site of injection. Severe anaphylactic reactions may occur but are uncommon, guillain-barre syndrome has been reported as well.

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Answered 2/24/2019

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