Veterinarians across the U.S. recommend the protocol for post-bite exposure for the domestic ferret be the same as for any dog, cat, or other domestic species as do several states and many municipalities. S.R. Jenkins, Chair of the Compendium of Animal Rabies Control recommends that a decision on postexposure management on ferrets, like many other animals, should be made on a case by case basis. Then once yearly. Then once yearly. On first vet visit Repeat in 4 weeks.
Ferrets have a tendency to develop more allergic reactions to vaccines as opposed to dogs and cats.
You should stay at your veterinarians office for a minimum of 30 minutes after vaccination and closely monitor your ferret for several hours. If your ferret has a severe reaction, you need to consider whether you should vaccinate your ferret at all.