Tetanus

Not sure if it's normal, but I just had at tetanus shot yesterday morning, now it's the following evening and my jaw muscles and even neck and shoulders are a little sore.

Shot in the dark here and not sure if this is true; and I'm not a Dr. by any means, but my only thought is that when they give you a vaccine, I think they are essentially giving you a small dose of the disease so your body can build up immunity to it. I know tetanus symptoms include muscle spasms, soreness and "lock jaw." It might be that we're feeling a small dose of the symptoms of tetanus.

I could be way off base here, but my pain is pretty tolerable for the most part rightnow. So I'm going to give it a few more days and see if it gets better. If it gets worse, I'll go back to the Doctor who gave me the shot.

First dose to be taken in forth month. Second after one month and third in nineth month of pregnancy. This is applicable to first pregnancy. If next pregnancy is within five years of first pregnancy, you need to take single dose any time between three months onward.

The development of a tetanus vaccine can be attributed to Emil von Behring, who, in the late 19th century, discovered that the toxin produced by the tetanus bacterium could be neutralized by serum from immunized animals. This led to the creation of the first tetanus antitoxin, which was used for prevention and treatment. While there isn't a "cure" for tetanus once contracted, vaccination remains the most effective method for preventing the disease.

There is no scientific evidence to suggest that the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine or the tetanus vaccine directly affects menstrual cycles. Vaccines can cause temporary side effects, such as mild fever or fatigue, but these typically do not impact menstrual regularity. If you experience significant changes to your period after vaccination, it's advisable to consult a healthcare professional for further evaluation.