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First injection of vaccine after rabies dog bite within 2 hrs. day 2, headache and pain on injury that goes away by painkillers. normal? please ans!
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Yes,: Your got prompt medical care and if you continue with your injections, should be safe. Pain that resolves with painkillers would be normal at this stage. I'm sorry about your injury
Answered 10/2/2018
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