Rabies?? High anxiety fear.

[Nicolesanddimes]

Hey all. I'm just a little panicked right now. I was recently in Cancun Mexico and had an incident with a stray cat. It occurred about 5 days ago. The apartment I was in allowed some story cats to come in and out. We fed this skinny, young looking cat and when I went to sleep it ended up coming over and cuddling on my legs while we slept. When I woke up and was petting it, he grabbed my arm and nipped me. I immediately pulled me arm away and washed it with soap briefly. I don't think it bled, I saw no blood after I washed. And the red mark that it left completely cleared up with a couple of days. I'm terrified now that I have contracted rabies from this encounter. But my parents do not think there is cause for concern and don't think I should get a vaccine. Please help. I can't sleep I'm so panicked. I'm worried I have it and now it's too late for the vaccine.

[WillWho]

Go to the doctor. If you washed it well right away, you are probably OK.

[Nicolesanddimes]

Also, side note, it did not bite hard really or aggressively. I think it may have just been a playful kitten thing. Not sure though. This is why I'm a dog person