Yes, mild fever, body ache, and dizziness are very common side effects after the anti-rabies vaccine and are not a cause for concern. You can take a paracetamol 500mg if the fever or body ache bothers you. Regarding RIG â it is given for Category III exposures (deep bites, wounds on face/neck/hands, or heavy bleeding). A scratch on the wrist that bled slightly is typically Category II, for which ARV alone is sufficient. Your doctor's decision seems appropriate. Also, the cat being alive and behaving normally on Day 8 is a very reassuring sign â if the cat remains healthy for 10 days, rabies transmission is considered extremely unlikely. Please complete the full ARV course without missing any dose.
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