What are the side effects of the rabies vaccine?
Some people may have side effects for 1 to 2 days such as: • swelling, redness, or soreness at the injection site • fever • feeling unwell • headache and dizziness • nausea, poor appetite • stomach and muscle aches To ease side effects, drink plenty of fluids, put an ice pack on your arm, or try fever or pain medicine (aspirin is not recommended for children). Some malaria medications may interfere with rabies vaccine. Speak with your travel clinic nurse.