What are the side effects of rabies vaccination?

Mar 16,2024
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After injecting rabies vaccine, the main side effects include redness, swelling, pain, itching, and induration at the injection site. In addition, some patients may experience systemic symptoms, such as low-grade fever, fatigue, headache, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, muscle pain, joint pain and other symptoms. As time goes by, these symptoms can slowly subside and generally will not have much impact on the patient.

It should be noted that a small number of patients may develop allergic rash, anaphylactic shock, allergic purpura, etc. These side effects are serious and require patients to return to the hospital for early review and treatment based on the specific situation.

Precautions for injecting rabies vaccine:

1. After vaccination, do not touch the vaccination site with water to avoid pinhole infection. Pay attention to rest, drink plenty of warm water, and do not Eat spicy, cold and greasy foods to avoid triggering adverse reactions.

2. Get more rest and avoid overexertion and strenuous activities.

3. If adverse reactions occur, you should go to the hospital in time and ask a doctor to deal with it. Do not self-medicate.

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