Tetanus shot is generally referred to as adsorbed tetanus vaccine, which may produce side effects such as allergy, pain, redness, swelling, and itching after administration.
Adsorbed tetanus vaccine can be used to prevent tetanus, the drug is for intramuscular injection and possible side effects include allergy, pain, redness, swelling, itching at the injection site, low-grade fever, fatigue and headache. There are no significant side effects in most of the population, but there are individual differences in occurrence and severity.
Adsorbed tetanus vaccine is contraindicated in people with fever, severe illness, allergy, and those who have had neurological reactions to tetanus toxoid injections. After tetanus vaccination, it is necessary to observe the vaccinated person to see if there are local or systemic symptoms, and if necessary, treat them accordingly.