[JumpCrisscross]

> can probably read your state's guidelines online. My state has a surprisingly narrow list of animals that entitle you to a shot.

What state is this in? If I want a prophylactic rabies shot, I can just ask my doctor to schedule one.

[User23]

You can get the full course for under $100 OTC in Thailand. Even with travel it will be considerably less expensive than in the USA (think around $7k, although maybe slightly less without the immunoglobin) unless your insurance is exceptional.

[JumpCrisscross]

> than in the USA (think around $7k

Try $300 to 400 without insurance [1]. It's free with most insurance, including Medicaid and Medicare Part D.

[1] https://www.goodrx.com/rabavert

[User23]

You need 5 to 7 doses to be safe.

[pazimzadeh]

yeah the cost of the rabies vaccine is insane, especially given that it was one of the first vaccines discovered

[nytesky]

You can definitely get the rabies vaccine especially if traveling on what not. May not be covered by insurance.

What they do limit is the immunoglobulin shot — that is very hard to manufacture (I think it’s developed from horses antibodies or something) and is used in large quantities based on patient weight. That’s why the gatekeep.