During my first meeting with the local Travel Health Clinic the general feel was, "why are you doing this?" and "you're probably going to die but if you don't die then lets write down what you need to be aware of." Well lets face it, the list of what i shouldn't be aware of is probably shorter. However, after a little persuasion and the help and good nature of my "personal arm stabber" we managed to make a list of what i needed and here is the song sheet:
Rabies
Meningitis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis A
Typhoid
Polio
Tetanus & Diphtheria
Cholera
Tick borne encephalitis
Yellow Fever
Malaria Tablets
Not all of these are just one Jab, most are a course of two or three and they don't come cheap. Honestly, i have lost count how much i spent, (around £650) so if you're thinking about travelling through Africa you must ensure you have taken into account the sting in your wallet not just the sting in your arm!
If it wasn't for my kind nurse Gill who wants to remain anonymous as she "looks terrible in photos" (her words not mine) then i would never of gone back after my first visit for more punishment. I suppose i should be thankful for Gill although i have to apologise for the secret picture! i think the smiley face portrays how much she enjoyed putting me through pain anyway!
