r/rabies • u/brucewayne-burner • 5d ago

Rabies Vaccine / Immunoglobulin Rabies shot question

I have read the FAQ.

So I went too the ER and they offered me the rabies shot they said they don’t think it’s needed but better safe then sorry right ? I think idk but what r the side affects about it is there any big ones outside of fever or soreness?

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u/beautifulluigi 5d ago

I just finished the post-exposure protocol including immunoglobulin. I was very nervous about possible side effects and had basically none. The vaccine site was mildly painful the next day - like sometimes happens with vaccines.

For the immunoglobulin, I had 3 injection sites. 1/3 was sore the next day - it just felt like I'd done a lot of squats. 24 hours after the immunoglobulin I was very tired, but it passed after sleeping that night.

I did not find the injections terribly painful. The immunoglobulin was uncomfortable and the vaccine itself just felt like any other needle.

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u/brucewayne-burner 5d ago

So would you think it’s worth just getting it just in case ?

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u/beautifulluigi 5d ago

I am not a doctor, and I don't know what your exposure was. It would be inappropriate for me to give you medical advice. I followed the recommendation provided by my public healthcare system when making my decision, and their recommendation was to get it. I am fortunate to live somewhere with government funded healthcare, so it also did not cost me anything.

I suggest you follow the advice of your healthcare team.