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What Does Pain Around A TDAP Injection Site Indicate?

I received TDAP injection in left deltoid on 11/30/17. At the time of injection no pain. That night I could not lay on my left side due to pain. Continued pain at injection site and into left ribs, feels like I was punched in the ribs/left breast area, so painful. What, if anything can be done.
Thu, 5 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your symptoms seem to be related to a side effect of the tetanus shot.
I suggest you to take painkillers like Ibuprofen three times a day.
If the pain continue you should go to the emergency room for further evaluation.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Does Pain Around A TDAP Injection Site Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your symptoms seem to be related to a side effect of the tetanus shot. I suggest you to take painkillers like Ibuprofen three times a day. If the pain continue you should go to the emergency room for further evaluation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.