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Headache after 24 hrs of ARV Booster.
I have currently taken Intradermal Anti Rabies Vaccine booster shots(0 & 3rd day) due to suspected rodent bite on my leg. Took the first booster shot after 48hrs due to confusing nature of bite but maintained the schedule of 2 shots.
The 2nd dose was around 24 hrs earlier but today only I am starting to have moderate headache & migraine like pain. Also not feeling like eating much. My ARV vaccination history -
June 2022(4 doses)
Jan 2023 (2 doses)
June 2024(2 doses)
JULY 2025(2 doses) CURRENT
Is it normal to develop headaches after 24 hrs of ARV ? Should I be alarmed about anything?
Thank you in advance for valuable advice.
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Headache does not seem to be related to vaccine.
Please share details of your problem, then I can help you.
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Since you’ve had adequate Pre-exposure prophylaxis and you mention the confusing nature of bite, I feel that your headache is nothing to worry about and could be happening as a consequence of the vaccination.
Since you also mention that it is migraine type, I would recommend giving yourself a day of rest, without any bright light, loud noises and ample sleep with good hydration. Take a Paracetamol 650mg if unbearable. If the headache persists ever after rest of 1 day and Paracetamol, please consult a physician.
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If it persists even after 24 hours, please consult a physician.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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Need few more details
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Dr. Ashita Kuruvilla
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Need few more details. Kindly consult for further evaluation
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Avoid fried food and spicy
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables and fruits
Fiber meal
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Needs to be evaluated.
Do consult
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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