Tollwut! Or the German name for Rabies. Yes, my friends, in just three short weeks, I will be eligible for such a dog tag. Amazing... The decision to get vaccinated for rabies was not easy and I was actually told by some, I don't need it. Well, 160 euros later, I will be getting it. And should I get bitten, I still have to do to a doctor right away -- hmm... Maybe I just wanted more stickers in my "Impfbuch" (this is the German term for vaccination book - I know have one)
On Wednesday, I got vaccinated for yellow fever. Not just any doctor can give the vaccine and it is supposed to be quite tough to take and can have side-effects. Until now, I am fine and have not yet turned yellow. But will keep you updated.
Otherwise I will be getting cholera and meningitis - the vaccines that is. I made this mistake in German, telling a colleague - "Ich habe Tollwut bestellt," meaning I ordering rabies. She got quite a laugh. Who know which vaccines one really needs, if any, but the Impfbuch is starting to look quite colorful.
Sara and I are still trying to decide on Malaria pills - any suggestions?
Hi Abby,
ReplyDeleteI've made very good experiences with Malarone, but it's quite expensive. Much better than Lariam which could have very stong side effects like becoming depressed.
Some just take the pills with them and take them as soon they've caught Malaria, but this isn't recommended if there is a high risk.
If you're still with Siemens, go to see the company physician who's most willing to give you a coloured map of Tanzania showing the risk in the respective area you're staying in.
Take care,
Bettina
Thanks Bettina! Yes, the Betriebsarzt wrote me a prescription for Malarone, which would end up costing me 250 euro - yikes! But I have also heard that it is worth it. However, Sara has been able to get a prescription for me for doxycycline. I think we will try it out. Enjoy your last couple weeks in London!
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