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For post-exposure protection: As with any medicine, there is a very remote chance
A person who is exposed and has never been of a vaccine causing a severe allergic reaction, other
vaccinated against rabies should get 4 doses of serious injury, or death.
rabies vaccine. The person should also get another
shot called rabies immune globulin (RIG).
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What if there is a serious
A person who has been previously vaccinated
should get 2 doses of rabies vaccine and does not problem?
need Rabies Immune Globulin. An allergic reaction could occur after the vaccinated
person leaves the clinic. If you see signs of a
Your health care provider can give you more
severe allergic reaction (hives, swelling of the face
information.
and throat, difficulty breathing, a fast heartbeat,
dizziness, or weakness), call 9-1-1 and get the person
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Talk with your health to the nearest hospital.
care provider For other signs that concern you, call your health
Tell your vaccine provider if the person getting the care provider.
vaccine:
Adverse reactions should be reported to the Vaccine
Has had an allergic reaction after a previous
Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS). Your
dose of rabies vaccine, or has any severe, life-
health care provider will usually file this report, or
threatening allergies.
you can do it yourself. Visit the VAERS website at
Has a weakened immune system.
www.vaers.hhs.gov or call 1-800-822-7967. VAERS
In some cases, your health care provider may decide is only for reporting reactions, and VAERS staff do not
to postpone a routine (non-exposure) dose of rabies give medical advice.
vaccination to a future visit.
People with minor illnesses, such as a cold, may be 6 How can I learn more?
vaccinated. People who are moderately or severely ill
should usually wait until they recover before getting Ask your health care provider.
a routine (non-exposure) dose of rabies vaccine. If Call your local or state health department.
you have been exposed to rabies virus, you should Contact the Centers for Disease Control and
get vaccinated regardless of concurrent illnesses, Prevention (CDC):
pregnancy, or breastfeeding. --Call 1-800-232-4636 (1-800-CDC-INFO) or
--Visit CDC’s rabies website at www.cdc.gov/rabies
Your health care provider can give you more
information.