Can you get a rabies vaccine if you’re pregnant?

Rabies vaccine can be given if you are bitten by a dog during pregnancy. Rabies is an acute infectious disease caused by the rabies virus, usually by scratching or biting of dogs and cats, etc. Pregnant women who are scratched or bitten can also receive rabies vaccine during pregnancy. Rabies vaccine is an inactivated vaccine, and qualified rabies vaccine will not affect pregnant women and the fetus, and is very safe. Localized redness, swelling, pain and itching may occur after rabies vaccination, which can generally subside on its own without special treatment. If a serious allergic reaction occurs after vaccination, it is important to consult a doctor promptly. Rabies currently has a mortality rate of nearly 100%, and timely treatment of bites or scratches and vaccination is the best protection for pregnant women as well as the fetus.