What are the side effects of rabies vaccine?

Jul 31,2024
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Side effects of rabies vaccine:

1. Generally speaking, the side effects of rabies vaccine are very small, but a very small number of dogs have mild local and systemic reactions after injection. For example, a few may experience pain, redness, swelling, induration, itching, or even edema, swollen lymph nodes at the injection site, etc. Most of them can be relieved by themselves, but urticaria may also occur rarely. These side effects may occur due to physical problems of the dog, or it may be due to the lack of purity of the vaccine and the presence of impurities.

2. A very few dogs may have a severe reaction, with a large area of ​​redness and swelling, accompanied by high fever, fatigue and other symptoms. At this time, symptomatic treatment can be carried out, or treatment can be given to the hospital.

Notes on rabies vaccination for dogs:

1. If the puppy is just bought from a big market, it is best to raise it at home for 2 weeks. Observe if there are no abnormalities before taking the vaccination. This can avoid interference with the immune plan due to physical decline due to stress response or the incubation period of the disease.

2. Before the dog is vaccinated, the dog should be given a physical examination to see if it is healthy. Only when the dog is healthy can it be convenient for vaccination, otherwise the dog will not only be vaccinated Resistance cannot be increased and life may be in danger.

3. During the vaccination period, do not eat anything other than dog food, because the dog’s gastrointestinal digestion capacity is weak at this time, and if the food cannot be digested, the dog will easily get sick.

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