A member asked:

Pain in arm after rabies vaccine, what should i do? is it ok just to take painkillers or should i see a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rachel Wagner answered

Pain at injection : Site is a common experience. Keep an eye on the area and if you develop a rash, warmth or swelling have the area examined. Otherwise use ibuprofen and acetaminophen to help with discomfort.

Dr Friedlander and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/15/2022

463 views

Thank

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

Pain in arm after rabies vaccine, what should i do? is it ok just to take painkillers or should i see a doctor?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rachel Wagner answered

Dr Friedlander and 2 doctors agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

I may have walked past and touched a downed bat with my sneaker. I don't think I had skin contact and didn't see the bat move when I was near it, but still worried I might not have noticed. Should I talk to my doctor about the rabies vaccine?

A member asked:

How long could someone wait to take rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin?after being bit? Immediately or do doctors wait?

A member asked:

I am taking the rabies vaccine, the name is Verorab. The doctor asked me not to take beer during the course of the treatment. Yet yesterday, my company hosted the year -end party and i took 2 bottle of beer. I am scared! Please help?

A member asked:

Found a bat in room, got rabies vaccine. Between 3rd dose and 4th dose I found bat in room again. Doctor said I just continue schedule. Is it ok to continue without any extra doses If I really got bitten? No recorded case rabies from bats in here?

A member asked:

I have taken two of five Verorab rabies vaccines. The doctor here in Vietnam (limited English) said no alcohol or exercise. The package insert said nothing of the sort. Can I drink and work out?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

First injection of vaccine after rabies dog bite within 2 hrs. Day 2, headache and pain on injury that goes away by painkillers. Normal? Please ans!

I got bitten by rat yesterday night around 4 am. Now, I am going to see a doc for rabies vaccine at 5 Pm. Can I smoke pot just after the vaccination?

Doctor,I am taking HDCV Rabies vaccine rabivax made by serum institute. When ever I take I get chills and fever. Please let me know if this is fine.

Stray cat came up and rubbed on my leg while wearing shorts. Did not see the cat on my deck when I went outside. Unable to track cat. Should I consult with doctor for possible rabies vaccine?

Today afternoon i was standing outside my house when 2 drops fell on my arm.. i got worried what if they are bats saliva so i washed it under tap water but some water went over a mosquito bite bump near by.. should i take anti rabies vaccines?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?