blondeviolin Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I'm just wondering what side effects to watch for... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I'm just wondering what side effects to watch for... Here is the VIS for Tdap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Both my kids got it today--TDaP for DD and DTaP for DS. DD's arm is sore, that's it. I was warned DS could get a fever, and when DD was a baby her arm swelled up with her first DTaP shot, but he's just been cranky and that's as likely because he had a too-short nap today. In short, the common side effects are nothing a dose of motrin won't alleviate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmyboys Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I had one a year ago after my baby was born. I ran a fever about 48 hours after it. I don't know if it was the shot or something else. I believe the dr said about 1 in 100 run a fever. When my kids have had them, I have not noticed any side effects. ETA: congrats on the new babe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 I had one a year ago after my baby was born. I ran a fever about 48 hours after it. I don't know if it was the shot or something else. I believe the dr said about 1 in 100 run a fever. When my kids have had them, I have not noticed any side effects. ETA: congrats on the new babe! This is really helpful, thanks! I had one yesterday at discharge and am running a low-grade fever. At first I assumed it was related to my epidural complication and subsequent blood patch and was concerned because that's my spinal cord, y'know?! But the. I remembered I'd had the vaccine, which I now believe is the cause of my headache, low fever (not above 100.4), sore arm and general crummy feeling. My discharge papers say to call if my fever is higher than 101, so I'm trying not to worry about it. Thanks for the congrats! Feeling like crud with a newborn is not making for the easiest of recoveries, but we are blessed to have Enzo with us. In a few days, I imagine I'll be more capable of my usual stuff. Just trying to take it easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Congratulations! I had a sore arm last August--definitely more sore than my annual flu shot. Lasted a couple of days I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovinmyboys Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 That sounds a lot like how I felt, but my fever did get above 101. I went in to the dr and he ran some blood tests and examined me, basically ruling things out. I really had no symptoms except a flu like feeling...just felt feverish and had a sore arm. He said his best guess was that it was from the vaccine. Do take it easy. It is hard to care for a newborn, recover from giving birth, and have a fever on top of it! Hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyhomemaker25 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I got one a few weeks ago. I did not have a fever, but I did sleep the rest of the day. I was so exhausted. I'd done nothing more than go to my OB appointment that morning so I think it was the vaccine. I'm not prone to running fevers though. The two times I have as an adult I had a serious illness. The 4 times my mom remembers me running a fever as a child I had a serious illness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSmomof2 Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Had one about a year ago....was more tired than usual for a day and had a sore arm for a couple days.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I had one a year ago. The only side effect was slight soreness in my arm for about 24 hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momofkhm Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 DS had one last week. The next day he had a low fever, tired, feeling nauseous. Enough that I left him home from co-op, but not enough for me to stay home with him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisamarie Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I got one yesterday and my arm hurts really bad. But no fever or tiredness. And because of this thread I just realized that I got more than just a tetanus shot which is what I asked for. I got the full Tdap. Blah! Not what I asked for at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I just got one on Tuesday. I feel like crud, but I didn't actually connect that with the vax. I was already sick with a horrible cough and went to the dr. I did not have Pertussis, but they offered me the shot, which I agreed to receive. My arm hurt for days and I feel weak and exhausted. I didn't think the weak and exhausted part was due to the shot, though; I assumed it was because I have been sick and my chest is still not clear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 My ds got it last year, and he did not have any side effects from it. It was the DTaP vax. The pedi did not have just the tetnus vax alone, so we got the DTaP vax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 My 11yo had the booster about a month ago. No side effects. Which doesn't mean there aren't any ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Low grade fever can also be caused by your milk coming in, and a headache can just be hormone rebalancing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeganCupcake Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I hope you are feeling better! I got TdaP in January and I had a sore arm for a few days, but no other symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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