2006-10-17 18:27:08 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
I used to give immunizations for a living. A tetanus shot is usually given in the upper arm of anyone over the age of about 5 or 6. It is given with the same size needle as any other immunization, and feels pretty much the same- a sharp prick and it's over with. Some folks will feel a little sting, but that's over quickly as well. You might have a bit of fever in a few hours, if your diet is heavy on the beef, as the base is bovine serum. If you want to forstall the fever, you can take Tylenol an hour before you have the shot. Most folks notice a stiff and slightly tender arm the next day, which is relieved by moving the arm around and taking aspirin, Tylenol, or Motrin as you prefer.
The shot has to be given in a muscle, and most folks prefer the arm- but it can be given in the upper leg as well. I don't suggest it, but it is an option if you really have strong objections to the arm. The discomfort of the injection is nothing compared to the pain and suffering if you were unfortunate enough to get Tetanus. That used to be called "Lock Jaw", in the old days. It was also called "Break Bone Fever" at one point. The muscles contract to the point that bones can, will and do break. It can be fatal, and once you have tetanus, there is no cure- you just have to survive it or not. It certainly isn't worth risking the disease, just to avoid the discomfort of the shot.
2006-10-17 22:05:42 · answer #1 · answered by The mom 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Tetanus shots don't hurt anymore than any other shot. There tends to be some soreness at the injection shot for a little while, but nothing unbearable. They are given in the upper arm.
2006-10-17 18:28:44 · answer #2 · answered by Joy M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 03:25:12 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they give them in the upper shoulder muscle area......and yes, they can hurt, but don't always. every person's reaction differs. in my case, my arm was very tender for about 3 days...but otherwise, fine. my sister felt a bit of a sting, but that was it. there is really nothing to worry about...it is definitely an important shot to have.
2006-10-17 18:29:45 · answer #4 · answered by Erica R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Hardly at all, and I hate shots. Your arm will be a bit sore the next day, so right after you get the shot be sure to move the arm a lot, and massage it every few hours or so.
2016-04-03 22:21:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got one about a month ago.They gave it to me in my arm. It feels like someone pinched you. It hurts more after the shot than it does when they actually put it in your arm. Good luck with the shot!
2006-10-19 05:07:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would compare it more to a flu shot. It lingers a a while. And you will feel a little soreness in your upper arm where it is administered
2006-10-17 18:34:58 · answer #7 · answered by Nepolean Dynamite 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They don't hurt any more than any other shot, tThey give them in the arm just like any other shot, as well.
2006-10-17 19:00:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I got mine at the hospital
The shot doesn't hurt much but it'll stay sore for a couple days.
2006-10-17 18:28:28 · answer #9 · answered by blackratsnake 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the shots do hurt...its the medicine that hurts when it is injected into you. it is given in the upper arm. it is an intramuscular shot. it will hurt for a day or 2.
2006-10-18 08:04:40 · answer #10 · answered by Mediwizard 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋