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A 91-year-old man was attacked by a raccoon. The rabies vaccine wasn’t covered by insurance - and cost hundreds
The Independent • • health
Key Points:
- Hal Hamilton, a 91-year-old man from Barrington, Rhode Island, was attacked by a raccoon while walking to his mailbox, resulting in injuries and damage to his clothing.
- The raccoon clawed through his pants and left two fang marks on the back of his calf, prompting Hamilton to seek medical advice from local wildlife and health authorities.
- After being turned away by urgent care, Hamilton received a rabies vaccine at CVS, which cost him over $400 as it was not covered by his insurance.
- Despite the high cost, Hamilton prioritized his health and insisted on getting the vaccine to protect against potential rabies infection.
