I just got back from getting all my immunizations... my arms feel like a combination of jello and pin cushions but now I can no longer contract Hepatitis A, B, Typhoid Fever, or Yellow Fever. I also got a script for Malaria Pills and a generic antibiotic for "Traveler's Diarrehea" - as fun as that sounds, I think I'll take them:)
The Doctor was fantastic! His name is Dr. Samuel Williams and his practice is called "Catonsville Travel Vaccines". I highly recommend him if anyone is traveling to a far away place. He gave me a whole personalized folio with health information for Tanzania including tips and helpful hints for everything from insect repellent and sunscreen, to symptoms of serious illnesses to look out for.
Getting my shots was the last piece to the "getting ready to travel" puzzle! All thats left is to shop for everything I need (I'm really looking forward to that part!) and of course packing my butt off!
In about 3 weeks I will find out where my volunteer placement is... I'll be sure to post all the info!
Bye for now ;)
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