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Last night had a tetanus shot on the arm..now the arm has swollen n hurts a lot..it was a nurse who gave the injection not a doctor.. is this normal??
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Yes: It is not unusual to have swelling and pain for 1-2 days after a tetanus shot. If you continue to have pain and swelling or if the area is red, have it checked. A nurse gives a better shot than a doctor :-). All the best and I hope it fells better.
Answered 8/29/2017
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