I've been shot!

Finally got in to see the nurse--turns out a little communication between receptionist and nurse and doctor would have gotten me in alot sooner. Ah, yes. Another lesson in the importance of good communication.

So, now I am vaccinated for Yellow Fever, Polio (booster), Tetanus/Diphtheria/Pertussis (Whooping cough) booster, and Hepatitis A. The price wasn't cheap, but prevention is worth a ton of cure (or however that saying goes). And it only took me 2 hours--again.

Have you ever looked at the side effects on these things?

Yellow Fever--soreness, fever aches that may last 5-10 days. Some experience life threatening allergies and nervous system reactions that can cause organ failure (1 in 300,000). Of those suffering organ failure, half die.

Hepatitis A--soreness, headache, loss of appetite (maybe not a bad thing); possible severe allergic reaction.

Tetanus, etc--fever, redness, swelling, tenderness, possible vomiting, fatigue; moderate symptoms include seizures and high fever; severe problems include allergic reactions that lead to seizures, coma, and brain damage.

So, sounds like the most dangerous part of the trip might already be under way.

So far, no allergic reactions--although come see what I look like Sunday--could be rather funny. Come to think of it, my nose is running. . . . maybe it is the 50 mph winds and New Mexican dust that is blowing by . . . .