Im in grade 9 and i have to get a tetanus shot.. does it hurt??

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Taylor W	I got that shot last year. It didnt hurt when i got it, but afterwords it kinda burned. When it starts to hurt what you should do is ice it. It will feal much better =/ good luck Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

valerino539	I recall that it hurts after especially if you don't move your arm much. Have them put it in your dominant arm as you'll be sure to move that arm more than your other one (i.e. if your right-handed put shot in right arm). The reason it feels better when you move it is because it helps to move the medicine out of that area into the body. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

jgwolf	Just a little bit because of the liquid Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Erick C	IM IN 9TH GRADE TOO AND actually.. i got one the other week.... i was nervous cuz i HATE shots but after a drank water....and put on my i pod... i didn't actually feel anything except a pinch that lasts a decimal of a second... trust me needles are just freaky.....but the pain is as minimum as possible!!!! well hope u get ur shot and u don't feel anything not even the regular pinch!!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ACE	the injection itself does not hurt. but the following week your arm will be a little sore. i thought my injection was gonna hurt but i just looked away during and i did not fell it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Carl	Like a big bad mean bald hornet! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Grl	feels like a blood test just a little sting noting u'lll even remember. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Haven_Summers	Nah it might feel like a sharp mosquito bite but when its in for a sec wont hurt anymore. The key is to look away when they insert the needle and if your brave enough watch how they do it so you know its not gonna hurt when and if you need to get another one in the future. I use to freak when I got shots but now from having blood draws every year it doesnt bother me at all I even joke with the Vampires aka lab techs about doing it my self and they laugh. If you need to feel strong while getting it ask a parent to go with while and hold their hand if it will make you feel better. Good luck hun you will be fine k I promise. Hugs and Happy Holidayz Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

hi. =]	not really. it depends on if you like shots or not. it's just like any other shot. it's easy. and i'm in the same grade as you, (just to give you some perspective). good luck! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

crazygrrl21	omg! im a freshman too! so anywayss.. no it doesnt Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

yani lach	not meaning to be really negitive but it hurts like hell Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

pgsenior07	no, the intial shot doesnt hurt, but its a little soar for a while. worst part was there was no warning one minute she was talking and prepping me next shes sticking my arm. Dont worry about it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

soccerangel_193	I'm in grade nine, too. Depends on your pain tolerance level. Mines pretty high, so no. It didn't hurt me. It's just a little sore afterwards. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Missy	Hurt? Not so much. But the next day you will be sore. Try taking Advil afterwards. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Stinkyman	oh yeah...hurts like a mother effer Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Murderface	im in 9th grade too, it just feels like a tiny pinch for less than a second. but after words it'll just feel sore like u got punched there the day before. moving ur arm around helps that though. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Religious Nonsense	yup. your buttocks will be sore.... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

chelseajadee<3	it dont hurt but your arm will be numb. so move it afterwards Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Roar	Just thank god its not in your behind!!!! Had 3 of those a few months ago...... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Yo Momma	it is more painful than most shots, sorry for the inconvienience Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

butterfliesRfree	Sweetheart --- obviously you are nervous. Let me tell you a little story and before they put that needle in your arm, think about this......I had breast cancer (OKAY NOW THOUGH) -- but before I had a lumpectomy.....to find out about the sentinal nodes, they had to put radiation into me ----- this MAN stuck 5 needles INTO MY NIPPLE and told me "oh don't worry, it won't hurt -- breast tissue is JUST FAT so there is no "feeling") -- IT HURT AND I ALMOST GRABBED HIS ......WELL, YOU KNOW...but he had the sharp object in HIS hand........so pretend like you're going through that instead of just a shot and it will be a BREEZE. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Sandyspacecase	Shots only hurt if you think they will. I have to see them give me a shot. It doesn't hurt that way. I also stand there and tell them how to do it. " Now don't just jab it in straight! Slide it into my skin! " If I can't see it coming then it reeeaallyyy hurts ! I have a very big imagination, and it goes wild if I can't see. I remember my sister and me having to get vaccination shots. She was so funny,she would scream,cry,wiggle ,put her hands over her butt,and tell them to give me one first. It didn't bother me,I always watched,then laughed at Patty. I still have to watch. Byeee Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

princesslineth	not for me. i had to get 5 shots and i didnt cry. not too long ago Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

^______^	Surprisely not really, just try to keep your mind occupied on something else. It hurts if you think it will hurt! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Chad L	the shot doesnt hurt but your arm will hurt the next day. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kris L	There is only the pain of the needle poke. Tetanus shots don't hurt after they're given though. Get your tetanus shot ... you will be healthier if you get a 'wound' that is dirty, because dirt in wounds can cause 'lockjaw' ... which is the 'old fashioned word' for tetanus. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sui generis	The shot itself doesn't. It usually causes tenderness in your arm for a few days though. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

celina	You are sore a little for like a day but that's it. If you don't pay attention you don't feel it...also it depends how the doctor is. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

sarge92rvb	It usually isn't too painful, its the soreness the next day that is really noticeable. I wouldn't worry about it, the key is to relax your muscles in your arm and the shot will hurt a lot less or not at all. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

starbrite.	NAW,PIECE OF CAKE.SMILE AFTER THE SHOT,AND SCREAM LOUD,HOLD YOUR ARM AND STAGGER AWAY FROM THE TABLE. IF that don't scare the hell out of your teacher nothing will. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Eddie D	it will only hurt for about a week or two...and not terrible pain it sort of feels like a bruise Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No