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A member asked:

Doctor,i am taking hdcv rabies vaccine rabivax made by serum institute. when ever i take i get chills and fever. please let me know if this is fine.

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Dr. Lori Semel answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Chills and fever are common side effects of the rabies vaccine.

Answered 9/28/2016

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