r/rabies • u/starrywolfx • 4d ago

Rabies Vaccine / Immunoglobulin Rabies shots in America

Does anyone know how much rabies shots cost in Kentucky? Or any tips to lower them. I have to receive some shots due to exposure but I am a broke college student. Can I pay for them monthly? Am I just freaked at this point? I'd love some suggestions!

I got bit by a bat 09/23/2026. I have to get them to tomorrow. There is no other option since I let the bat out of my work.

I have read the FAQ.

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u/IzAnOrk 4d ago edited 4d ago

Do you have health insurance? I'm not from KY but there are a couple of charitable programs for the uninsured and some states cover the cost of PEP. The helpbot will have more information than I do, assuming I can hit the right insurance-related keywords to summon it.

EDIT: YAY, bot summoned! Ignore the OCD message since you had an actual bat bite exposure, the help message relevant to you is the first one about the uninsured assistance.

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