Pain, redness and fever after tetanus

2026-09-25 09:36:49
I received a tetanus injection in my buttock around 2–3 days ago. Since then, I have had persistent pain and redness at the injection site, which has not decreased. I am also having fever and body pain. Please advise whether these are normal side effects of the tetanus injection or whether I need to be examined.
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Answered2026-09-26 07:44:08

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Do some cold compression over the site , 2 to 3 times daily.  Take tab ciprofloxacin 500mg one morning and one evening for 5days, tab voveran 50mg every 8hours for 3 days, after meals.

Answered2026-09-26 06:00:45

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Answered2026-09-26 05:34:48

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Answered2026-09-26 05:01:46

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You need to consult as the pain is persistent

Answered2026-09-26 02:07:51

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Please consult with your Doctor who gave you the tetanus shot. It could be cellulitis or an abscess.

Answered2026-09-26 01:18:52

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Mild pain for few days is normal at the injection site.
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persistent pain redness needs evaluation
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apply icepack and take pain killers.

Answered2026-09-25 21:53:46

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Kindly consult and give proper detailed history along with symptoms for evaluation and take proper timely treatment with relevant investigations if required.

Answered2026-09-25 18:42:39

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Apply icepack
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Answered2026-09-25 16:09:08

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Redness and pain at the injection  site usually last a day or two.if it's increasing, injection abscess should be considered.apply ice pack over the affected area,take tablet ibuprofen as needed.Consult a physician in your area for a clinical examination and appropriate treatment if it's not resolved

Answered2026-09-25 15:33:45

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Answered2026-09-25 15:12:02

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Mild pain/redness for 1–3 days can occur after a tetanus injection. However, persistent redness with fever should be examined, especially if redness is spreading or the area is hot/swollen.
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Get an in-person examination today to assess the injection site and fever.

Answered2026-09-25 14:52:15

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Mild pain and local redness for 1–3 days can occur after a tetanus injection, but persistent redness with fever needs an examination. Please get checked today, especially if the redness is spreading, the area is hot or swollen, or you feel increasingly unwell. You may consult or book an appointment with me on Practo for an assessment.
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Arrange an in-person evaluation soon. You may consult me on Practo or visit Synergy Multispeciality Hospital, Miraj.

Answered2026-09-25 14:42:45

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Answered2026-09-25 14:41:30

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Do consult

Answered2026-09-25 14:40:54

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If the pain is mild then it’s normal and will subside in few days
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But if the pain is persistent and severe please consult doctor
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For Now do cold compression at the site 2-3 times a day and be hydrated

Answered2026-09-26 06:52:18

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management

Answered2026-09-26 03:25:51

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Persistent pain and redness at the injection site can occur after a tetanus injection, but fever, body pain, and redness persisting for 2–3 days require medical evaluation to rule out an injection-site infection or other complications. Please consult a doctor for examination, especially if the redness is increasing, the area is warm or swollen, or you have persistent fever.

Answered2026-09-25 19:57:42

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You need to be examined. Apply icepack.Agar aram nahi milta then treatment lena padega
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Rest karo.Apply icepack

Answered2026-09-25 17:05:52

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1. Rarely side effects occur , and after injection initially they settle on their own, If not subsided apply cold ice pack over the prick site. 2. 2-3days passed and  as question is raised whether to be examined or not , kindly consult for further evaluation and management....

Answered2026-09-25 16:14:03

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Walk Do connect and consult

Answered2026-09-25 15:56:37

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For fever you can take paracetamol 500 mg TDS.... Fitness vaccine it is a toxoid vaccine so the chances of having fever are less but if it is coming then you can take the above drug ....
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fever and body pain can be attributed to the vaccine but require for the evaluation
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Requires further work up ..do take online consultation my no is 864 zero zero 2 zero 56 zero

Answered2026-09-25 15:00:20

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Mild soreness after a tetanus shot is common, but fever with spreading redness three days in points to more than a normal reaction.
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Please get the injection site examined soon so a doctor can rule out a local infection and check if you need anything beyond rest.

Answered2026-09-25 14:31:22

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