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Severe cold after tetanus shot, is that normal?
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Not related: A sore arm is a common side effect of a tetanus shot. A severe cold is just bad luck and has nothing to do with the shot.
Answered 6/6/2013
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No: Tetanus shot given as DT ot Tdap does not cause cold as a reaction.It is not related to the shot
Answered 12/27/2015
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