Redness spreading on the arm after a tetanus shot, especially 8 days later, could indicate a local reaction to the vaccine, which may include inflammation or irritation at the injection site. It could also suggest an allergic reaction or, in rare cases, an infection at the injection site. If the redness is accompanied by increasing pain, swelling, or fever, it's important to consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation.
No longer than 3 or 4 days.
Side effects of the tetanus vaccine are minor: soreness, redness, or swelling at the site of the injection that appear any time from a few hours to two days after the vaccination and disappear in a day or two.
I hit my shin on a concrete step 3 days later my ankle is swollen and bruised and i can not walk
10 years, then you have to get another one.
around 7 days.
I would not do that. I would get it ASAP!
No. There may be some redness and soreness for a couple days after the needle. Nothing more.
I recently had a tetanus shot and the nurse told me that my arm would be sore for up to three days.
I was bitten by a mole a couple of days ago and went to see my doctor today. She recommended a tetanus shot, so I had one.
after 30 minutes from the administration..
IgM is produced upon initial exposure to an antigen. For example, when a person receives the first tetanus vaccination, antitetanus antibodies of the IgM class are produced 10 to 14 days later. IgM is abundant in the blood.
After 10 days it should not feel tender, but if there is is no swelling or redness then it is likely painful because of the nerve damage