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Tetanus Shot. Why Swollen Glands, Sore Throat And Rashes?

Hi, my husband got a tetanus shot last tuesday because he cut his finger and had to get stiches. He couldn t remember when his last tetanus shot was, but thought maybe withing the last 3-5 years. The next day, he had chills,swollen glands, sore throat body aches and felt like he had the flu . His symptoms have subsided but now has a rash on the arm. Is this a normal reaction? Also, is it a problem if he got the shot too soon?
Thu, 27 Sep 2012
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Hi..sapa.. Normally there will not be any reactions after the Tetanus vaccine..
if the injection site is swelled up, change in color, and intense pain suggest infection at the site of injection.. this can be due to outdated vaccine or unsterilized syringe.. but injection site normal , indicates there may be other cause of fever..

Take care..
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Tetanus Shot. Why Swollen Glands, Sore Throat And Rashes?

Welcome to HealthcareMagicForum Hi..sapa.. Normally there will not be any reactions after the Tetanus vaccine.. if the injection site is swelled up, change in color, and intense pain suggest infection at the site of injection.. this can be due to outdated vaccine or unsterilized syringe.. but injection site normal , indicates there may be other cause of fever.. Take care..