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A member asked:

I had a tetanus vaccine last week. now my armpit hurts especially while raising my arm. should i be concerned ?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Possibly: Although transient discomfort at the site of injection is common, pain in the axilla (armpit) is less common and suggests that there is inflammation in there, either as a reaction to the shot or a secondary complication. Get this looked at asap, and good luck.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/24/2013

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Dr. Bachar Al-Alami answered

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Agree: Yes. But reduce your chances of getting tetanus.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/25/2013

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