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i appreciate that you all are trying to help, but please understand that i cannot afford the vaccine, as it costs roughly $4.5k, and i only make around $650 a MONTH. but i'm not only unsure if my medicaid would help cover it, but also if it would cover ENOUGH of it to not deprive me of food for the next month and change.
also, i have checked in with a nurse(who also happens to be my aunt), and she has told me i should be fine. as have several other people, some of which in this very conversation. lastly, for the sake of clarification, had i the money, time and capability to go to a doctor, i would have simply done so and not made a post here with an obvious throwaway account.
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Rabies is a public health issue and would be covered at no cost to you.
What you can do is keep the cat contained indoors for 10 days. If the cat is alive and well after 10 days it almost certainly does not have rabies. If the cat dies for any reason within 10 days your local county health department will test it for rabies for free for you. It can't be tested while alive.
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@aeiou12345, I understand that you are concerned about a scratch from your cat that spends a lot of time outdoors. You've come seeking tips about what to do, perhaps looking for medical advice. Connect is an online community of people sharing their health issues. I see many members have shared several options, however, these may not be possible for you given financial constraints.
No one here can give medical advice if that is what you are looking for. Let me know using this form if you would like to delete your account https://connect.mayoclinic.org/contact-a-community-moderator/
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