I got one about two weeks ago. No side effects.

As someone who just suffered through fever and body aches from the second Shigrix shot, I definitely understand that some vaccines require some recovery time. That said, TDap was nothing. I didn't have any more discomfort than from a flu shot.

Anonymous wrote:How is it different than any other shot? I dont get it. Mine wasn't any different .

Do you normally have reactions to shots?
Sore arm after? sure.
That painful to "schedule down time" for the rest of the day? Odd.

This. We have become so weak.

Most pregnant women get it.

How is it different than any other shot? I dont get it. Mine wasn't any different .

Do you normally have reactions to shots?
Sore arm after? sure.
That painful to "schedule down time" for the rest of the day? Odd.

I've had a few (booster for timing and for each pregnancy) and never had any kind of symptoms afterward.

Anonymous wrote:What is TDap ?

Tetanus diptheria AND pertussis.

It will give you a sore arm. That’s it. I have never had any other side effects and it is not known for having other side effects.

What is TDap ?

BAD? Huh?

It made my arm very sore.

I learned a trick... if you massage the area vigorously for 5 minutes or so, before and after, that will significantly decrease any residual soreness the following day(s).

Nothing major that resulted in needing to adjust my schedule, but my arm was really painful for a month.

No big deal at all.

It was nothing! I got it when I was 37-ish before a baby in our family was born (not mine). Had it done at Costco.

If you're going to get it with the flu shot I would just suggest opposite arms.

Is it like getting a flu shot, or do I need to schedule downtime after getting it? Would it be a mistake to get it this fall with my flu shot? Any experience appreciated.