Can I get a rabies vaccine two weeks after the exposure?

Uh, two weeks is generally when symptoms of the disease start to appear. If a person has been exposed to a potential infection, it is advisable to get a shot as soon as possible (preferably same day). read more

You do not have rabies, it would be useless to get the vaccine now because you obviously do not have rabies. Rabies can kill you quickly (within 24 hours) or stay dormant for up to two years but that is very rare. read more

Rabies is a serious disease. It is caused by a virus. Rabies is mainly a disease of animals. Humans get rabies when they are bitten by infected animals. At first there might not be any symptoms. But weeks, or even months after a bite, rabies can cause pain, fatigue, headaches, fever, and irritability. read more

RIG contains antibodies against the rabies virus and provides immediate protection against rabies infection, whereas the rabies vaccine provides protection within approximately two weeks. Side effects of rabies vaccine and RIG can include discomfort at the injection site (similar to a flu shot), low-grade fever, and mild muscle aches. read more

Rabies immune globulin and the first dose of rabies vaccine should be given by your health care provider as soon as possible after exposure. Additional doses or rabies vaccine should be given on days 3, 7, and 14 after the first vaccination. read more

1 week after the first dose; 2 weeks after the first dose; People who have a weakened immune system need another dose 4 weeks after the first dose. You’ll also get a shot called Rabies Immune Globulin with the first dose to help your body fight the virus faster. read more