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Tetanus injection on buttocks
Is it fine to get tetanus injection on buttock. I am getting pain after receiving it in my buttock. Please advice doctor as I read online that it's not at all recommended and then I wonder why that nurse gave me on buttock saying it's less painful and more effective in that area
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It is ok to give it on the buttocks. Be rest assured. Pain will go away in a few days.
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Dr. Lakin Vira
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Yes you can take the inj there. You should be ok in 2-3 days.
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