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2025-12-01 19:25:24
Does accidentally squeezing a tetanus injection site several hours after the shot reduce effectiveness of the injection?
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Nothing happens. Don’t worry.

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You don't need to worry about it... Squeezing doesn't effect the vaccination in muscle

Answered2025-12-07 17:55:49

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No. All the best. J G S R (online) clinic

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Better to not squeeze or touch the site of injection, but don’t worry as effective effectiveness is not compromised

Answered2025-12-06 05:16:56

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Answered2025-12-05 17:48:27

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No it does not reduce the effectiveness of the injection

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Short answer- No, the effectiveness is not reduced, so don’t worry :)
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Get tetanus booster every 10 years

Answered2025-12-02 15:17:37

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No, squeezing or pressing the tetanus injection site hours after the shot does not reduce the effectiveness of the vaccine. Here’s why: Once tetanus vaccine is injected into the muscle, it is immediately absorbed into the bloodstream and starts stimulating your immune system. Touching, rubbing, or even accidentally squeezing the area later cannot remove or reduce the vaccine effect. At most, squeezing may cause mild pain or bruising, but not a loss of protection. So your tetanus protection remains fully effective and there is no need to repeat the dose.
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If the area is sore, you can apply a cold pack and avoid pressing it again, but medically you are completely safe. Good luck!

Answered2025-12-02 14:12:58

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No, as injection given deep.

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No. Vaccination is injected into the muscle , it is already absorbed and cannot be pushed out by squeezing or pressing the area.

Answered2025-12-02 09:40:13

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No not at all

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Definitely no worries

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Definitely not No need to worry
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Check whether any itching or redness present over injection site might be local reaction

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No. Pressing or squeezing the injection site hours after a tetanus shot does not reduce its effectiveness. The vaccine is already absorbed and will work normally.

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No, not at all

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No Pls don’t worry

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