Stray cat came up and rubbed on my leg while wearing shorts. did not see the cat on my deck when i went outside. unable to track cat. should i consult with doctor for possible rabies vaccine?

In cases.like yours,I recommend calling the local public health department for.any instructions & advice. I must add that rabies is quite rare in cats.

While no risk of rabies transmission in above mentioned circumstances, you can definitely talk to your doc about your fears, as health related anxiety appears likely. Cdc.gov is a reliable site for further details regarding rabies transmission.