Does the tetanus shot hurt worse than any other shot?!

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Hi, nope, hardly hurts at all and certainly not more than others. I recently got one in my arm, I relaxed my muscles and it is only a short sting then its over. Not as bad as pricking your finger or anything.

Tetanus shots only go in your arm. It doesn't hurt more than any other shot. The best way to take a shot in your arm is to bend your arm at the elbow and put it across your chest or stomach. This will loosen the bicep and the shot will not hurt as much because your arm will not be tense. After a tetanus shot move your arm around a lot for the rest of the day. If you keep it tense it will get sore and hurt much more.
I hope this helps.

I'm an RN

No. It feels like any other shot. However, here is the thing. After getting mine, my arm ached for about a week or two. I have talked to others and they say the same thing. Therefore, I would advise you to get it in your arm in case this is the case with you, as it would be very uncomfortable to sit otherwise.
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i didn't think it was that bad! i'm pretty sure it only goes in your arm.. well at my doctor at least.