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Uses:

• If you have not been exposed to the rabies virus but you are getting the vaccine because you are at risk (if you are a veterinarian, work with animals, or will be going to a country where rabies is common) you should receive 3 doses given on 3 different days within a 1-month period.
• If you have been exposed to the rabies virus but you have not yet received the vaccine, you will need to get 5 doses given on different days within a 1-month period. A sixth dose may be given 2 months later. You may also receive a shot of immune globulin.
• If you are at risk, another shot may be given every 6 months to 2 years.
• It is important that you have the shots when your doctor tells you.

• It is very important that you do not miss a dose.
• If you miss a dose, make another appointment for the next day.
• Tell your doctor or nurse about any missed doses.

Special precautions:

• Tell your doctor before you receive this vaccine if you are taking chloroquine, anticancer drugs, or cortisone drugs (such as hydrocortisone, prednisone, or dexamethasone).

Warnings:

• Make sure your doctor knows before you receive rabies vaccine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any type of vaccine, or if you have an illness with fever now.

Side Effects:

• Intense itching, hives
• Wheezing or trouble breathing
• Swelling of face, lips, or throat
• Fever
• Severe nausea or vomiting
• Pain, numbness, weakness in hand or feet
• Pain in joints, like arthritis
• Pain, redness, or swelling where the shot was given
• Nausea
• Headache