What are the possible side effects of rabies vaccine (Imogam Rabies)?
Getting rabies disease is much riskier than getting rabies vaccine. However, a vaccine, like any medicine, is capable of causing serious problems, such as severe allergic reactions. The risk of rabies vaccine causing serious harm, or death, is extremely small. Seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately if any of the following rare but serious side effects from rabies vaccine are experienced: • a serious allergic reaction including swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; hives; paleness; weakness; dizziness; or a fast heart beat within a few minutes to a few hours after the shot; • high fever; or • behavior changes. Some people who get rabies vaccine get a sore spot where the shot was given. Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Contact your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What is the most important information I should know about rabies vaccine (Imo
