
Making some preparations for our Uganda trip, we decided to make an appointment with our doctor to see what shots we need to get. So today was the day. I printed up my handy long list of travel vaccinations from cdc.gov When we arrived we were promptly told they they realized they couldn't administrate the Yellow Fever and Typhoid vaccine that is required, so we will have to go the health department to get those ones.
Before I made my appointment, I called my medical insurance and was surprised that travel vaccinations and oversea health insurance is covered in my policy! Wahoo for good insurance!
I didn't realize I needed a list of the vaccinations I have had since the day I was born, wasn't prepared for that, neither was Dennis so the only way for them to have proof of what we had, so they didn't double us up which isn't good, we had to get our blood drawn, than test for all the shots. Easiest enough for Dennis, but I don't like it! So I tried calling my mom, my sister, anyone that might know what I had, but my doc said that doesn't cut it, have to get the blood tested.
After I finally gave up my search we headed to the lab or as I like to call it the vampires office. Luckily for me the technician was really great and she used a smaller needle, which most don't they just like to stick my little veins with those big hunkers. She also let me lay down, which is a good choice for someone that is known to pass out at the length that it takes to draw my slow blood.
I survived, I didn't even hyperventilate. So now we have to wait 2 weeks for the test results and come back for the series of shots we need!
One thing starting... but really need to do some fundraising! I think I will need some help with those!
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