Side effects: The vaccine may cause mild side effects such as soreness or redness at the injection site, mild fever, headache, or muscle aches.
Additional precautions: Avoid contact with animals that could carry rabies. If bitten or scratched, wash the wound thoroughly and seek immediate medical attention, even if vaccinated.
Risks caused by rabies: Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms appear, with no known cure. It affects the brain and nervous system, leading to paralysis, coma, and death.