Anjali Singh Anjali Singh Asked 5 months ago

Does typhoid vaccine hurt?

My younger sister is terrified of injections. The doctor has suggested a typhoid vaccine for her. I wanted to check beforehand if the typhoid vaccine generally causes a lot of pain during or after the shot?

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Nitin Saxena Nitin Saxena Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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It is just a tiny pinch when they inject it, nothing to be afraid of. Your arm might feel a little heavy and sore for a day or two, but it is very manageable.

Priya Hegde Priya Hegde Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I got mine done at a private hospital recently and the nurse was very gentle. The injection itself doesn't hurt much, but the muscle gets a bit stiff later. You should clearly ask your doctor if they have the painless brand option if you are very sensitive to needles.

Aditi Grewal Aditi Grewal Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I am actually very scared of needles and have to get this shot soon. Does the pain stay for many days, or is it just for a few hours? If anyone who got it recently could tell me, it would really help calm my nerves.

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Varun Dhawan Varun Dhawan Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Not at all, it's just like a quick mosquito bite! The muscle soreness stays for a day, but you can easily do your daily work. Just keep smiling and it will be over before you even realize.

Ramesh Kumar Ramesh Kumar Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

Bhai, it doesn't hurt much, don't worry. It is just like any other injection we take. Just keep your hand loose and relaxed when the doctor is giving the shot, then you won't feel any pain.

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Kunal Grover Kunal Grover Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

Only if you plan to go for a boxing match right after the shot! Otherwise, it is just a minor prick. You might have trouble sleeping on that side for one night, but that's a good excuse to make someone else do all the household chores.

Saraswati Bai Saraswati Bai Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

The needle prick is very small, child. If the arm feels heavy or warm later, you can gently apply a cold compress or an ice pack wrapped in a cloth on the area. Don't rub the spot, just rest your arm for a day.

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