HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

For what length of time do tetanus shots hurt?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A day or so: If cncerned and the pain doesn't go away see your doctor to make sure the injection site isn't infected.

Answered 6/11/2013

5.2k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Will a tetanus shot make my armpit hurt?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Cut on rusty fence, ten days later lockjaw & severe spasms. has happened four times since, progressively worse. been 6 weeks. tetanus shot effective?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Could a tetanus vaccination hurt more than a flu shot?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

How long is my arm going to hurt after getting a tetanus shot?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

How long till the tetanus immunization shot wears off ? I took mine 6 years ago. Do i still have time ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

For what length of time do I have to get a tetanus shot after i stab myself with a knife?
Small to medium length cut;medium deep wound. Cut by a fairly new stainless steel; happened 5 days ago. Rt now pain at wound; do I need tetanus shot?
Can you tell me how long it should hurt after a tetanus shot?
I'm getting my tetanus shot soon so how do I make that not hurt?
Should a pneumonia shot and a tetanus shot be given the same time?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.