How does a HPV shot feel compared to a Hepatitis B

[slacey61]

shot? The most recent vaccine I've had was the Hepatitis B series of shots. I didn't think they were too bad.I'm sceduled to have the first HPV shot tomorow and I'm scared out of my mind. I've heard that they are more painful than most shots and this is partly because they are injected into a muscle. Does anyone know if they are worse feeling than the Hepatitis B shots? Where are the Hepatitis B shots given (into a muscle or not)? What are some other shots given in the muscle (so I have something to compare to if the Hepititis one isn't)? Thanks so much guys! I'm really scared! Hope this is the right section to put this in--I wasn't sure.

[ashleystarrxo]

It's a little worse then the Hepatitis B shot. You can feel it going in you and it burns a little bit.

[firegirl0514]

Both of my daughters have had this shot and both say it burns for about 10 seconds but doesn't really "hurt". They were both fine with nolasting effects after the shot! And both are scared to death of needles. Just close your eyes and think of something else and it will be over before you know it!

[Jasmine C]

It does burn a little and your entire arm will be sore for an hour or two. I just had my first a couple of weeks ago. The nurse told me the other two would not be as bad as the first. They are mildy painful, but nothing to be afraid of.