What Are the Risks Associated With the Rabies Vaccine?
Like any vaccine, the rabies vaccine can cause serious problems, such as severe allergic reactions. But, the risk of serious harm or death is extremely small. The most commonly reported problems include: • Soreness, redness, swelling, or itching around the injection site • Headache • Nausea • Abdominal pain • Muscle aches • Dizziness • Hives • Pain in the joints • Fever Rarely, an illness resembling Guillain-Barre syndrome and other nervous system disorders have been reported in association with the vaccine.
