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What exactly does it mean when your whole body is sore after taking a tetanus shot?
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Good response: Soreness means your body is recognizing the vaccine components, kicking your immune system into high gear to make the needed antibodies. It's a good sign of an appropriate body response to the vaccine!
Answered 8/2/2018
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