Yesterday, I had my travel clinic appointment at Medisys. My nurse was Chelsea, and she was really awesome. She told me that she wanted to do the Mercy Ships, too...but, then she got married. She also said that she looked a bit more into it, and she's sure that her husband could volunteer, too. I told her that they should still see if they can volunteer together. How awesome would it be to share an experience like that with a spouse?When all was said and done - I ended up with three injections. The Yellow Fever vaccine, which is mandatory and requires proof of vaccination if entering areas with yellow fever, Typhoid, and my adult booster for Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Polio. Needless to say, I felt a bit like a human pin cushion. But - better safe than sorry!
(Just a note...the reason why I chose to go to Medisys is because they are a Yellow Fever Certified Travel Clinic. So, if any of you are looking to travel in Yellow Fever areas, this could be something to consider. Also, an unknown blessing when setting up my appointment - they usually waive consultations fees when your trip is for volunteering! If not, they do have a 10% off consultation fee coupon available on their website. Either way, volunteering or pleasure, I am sure that they could meet you travel vaccination needs. Also - don't forget to see if you can get your vaccinations covered by third party insurance. I just found out that my plan covers 80% of vaccinations, up to $250 per year. When you're volunteering, every little bit helps!
Me with my international certificate of immunization and prophylaxis...a necessary travel document to go to West Africa!
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