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I got a tetanus shot in october last year which became red, swollen, hot and itchy. it went away after 10 days. since then it keeps coming back. why?

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Exam needed: The original skin reaction to the tetanus injection shouldn't keep recurring. This may be a foreign body reaction or a small blood clot formed under the skin which hardened and repeated irritation may be occurring. A physician or dermatologist could advise you after examining this site.

Answered 2/24/2018

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A member asked:

I got a tetanus shot in october last year which became red, swollen, hot and itchy. it went away after 10 days. since then it keeps coming back. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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