Prolonged illness from vaccine, is this normal or is it something else?
Hello,
I have read the FAQ.
I am simply curious if anyone else has had this experience from the vaccine or if anyone has some advice:)
I received rabies and tetanus boosters roughly two weeks ago (1st shot of rabies and tetanus on 16/4, second rabies booster on 20/4). After the first doses I had regular side effects with a crazy amount of pain in the arm, some light fever and muscle aches. This resolved after 1-2 days. After my second rabies booster though, I started feeling the side effects after 2 days, low-moderate grade fever, muscle soreness and pretty extreme fatigue. No soreness in arm. The side effects have just persisted since. I’m going back and forth between feeling better and back to feeling unwell. A couple of days ago I felt almost completely fine, but the day after it just returned. Only new symptom I got was a dry/semi-sore throat. Low grade fever and fatigue persist and general feeling of discomfort and illness. I don’t feel like i’m getting better now though, but not worse either, it’s just stagnant. I don’t feel completely flu/cold-sick, just like ALMOST sick.
Anyone know if this is still side effects from the vaccine or if I happened to get sick at the same time? How long should I wait until seeing a doctor?My partner whom I’m with 24/7 is totally healthy which makes me think it’s not a viral nor bacterial infection. I have no other major symptoms. This has persisted for over a week from the second booster now.
Thanks!
Posted Apr 29, 2026, 7:50 AM UTC