Do Pre Exposure Rabies Shots Hurt?

Rabies vaccines can be painful and the immunoglobulin administration can involve a lot of needles at one time for the patient. The patient also has to come back at specific times to abide by the vaccination schedule, which can become quite expensive and inconvenient.

How much does the rabies vaccine hurt?

You could develop soreness or itching where the shot is given. You also could experience headache, muscle aches and dizziness. About 6 percent of people who get the vaccine experience hives, pain in their joints and fever.

How long is pre exposure rabies vaccine good for?

Either a blood test (titer) or a booster dose of rabies vaccine is recommended every 2 years. A titer shows that antibodies to the rabies virus are present and at a certain level the need for the booster is not necessary.