Reaction? CHECK

According to the papers, mild problems (meaning noticeable, but did not interfere with activities) include:
- Pain CHECK
- Redness or swelling CHECK
- Mild fever of at least 100.4 POSSIBLY - I NEVER TOOK MY TEMP BUT FELT FEVERISH
- Headache
- Tiredness CHECK AND I WOULD SAY THIS IS INTERFERING WITH ACTIVITIES
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ache
- Chills, body aches, sore joints, rash, and swollen lymph glands NOPE; YEP; VERY YEP; POSSIBLY, HARD TO KNOW IF IT'S RASH OR SUNBURN; and MAYBE SLIGHTLY

Moderate problems (meaning interfered with activities, but did not require medical attention):
- Pain at the injection site CHECK
- Redness or swelling CHECKED ABOVE
- Fever over 102
- Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach ache
- Headache

Yeah for me for trying to be a responsible adult, right? I went Thursday morning for a physical because my PCP wouldn't refill my allergy meds again since it had been 2 years since she'd seen me. During the ER experience with Clay, I realized I hadn't had a tetanus shot since I was 15. I figured since I was already paying my co-pay, I should get my money's worth, right? I joked with the doctor and nurse about giving shots in the general area to keep patients from crying, thrashing or making crazy scenes. We got a good laugh out of that - for all the years she's been at that office, and I know it's been at least 9.5 years, she said she'd never thought about that. Anyway, the nurse told me the new tetanus (also known as the DTaP because it also contains diphtheria and pertussis) wasn't like the old one. It didn't burn and didn't cause soreness later. I remember that shot from when I was 15. Mind you, I was a much bigger wienie about shots then, but that sucker HURT. Then my arm hurt for days. I was all excited about having nothing more than a poke; and that truly was all it was. The shot didn't hurt or burn as I got it. I thought, "Man, that really is nothing." Then yesterday hit. My shoulder was a bit sore, but I didn't think anything about it knowing it was common. Then my joints began to ache. At first I simply thought I hadn't slept well and am simply getting old. If I had cared enough I would have checked the barometer reading because sometimes changes in pressure can cause me discomfort, but I didn't. I was tired a lot of yesterday, but again dismissed it because I have a toddler and a preschooler. Who isn't tired with two kids 3 and under? But at the day wore on and my aches increased, my arm became warm and extremely sensitive to touch, and I felt that heavy, fevery feeling, I pulled out my fun sheet. As I read, I just laughed...I would be one to have a reaction, right? I am thankful that it isn't worse than it is, and we've gotten some good chuckles out of it...in between me sleeping and lying around.