I am about a month away from my trip to Africa and have an afternoon appointment to get my shots. I need:
- Hep A
- Hep B
- Polio booster
- Yellow Fever
- Tetanus booster
- Prescription for malaria pills.
I am going to be a walking pin cushion this afternoon. I have bought mosquito repellent and netting to hang over my bed. I think I have everything covered.
UPDATE: 4 shots today. My Doctor has to research which strain of Malaria is found in West Africa so they can give me the right medication (trying to spell "Mauritania" to someone whose first language isn't French or English was no fun.)
They were supposed to do blood work so my Doctor would know whether I could handle the Yellow Fever shot, but I walked out with the form in my pocket, completely forgetting to give it to the nurse to have it done. D'OH!
Next appointment in a week. Third appointment next month. Final appointment in 6 months.
UPDATE 2: I am really groggy tonight. I feel like I have been hit over the head with a 2x4. I guess I will walk over to the clinic tomorrow and see if they will draw my blood without an appointment, and get this finished. I don't want to stretch it out another week.
