Shots

Today I had the delightful opportunity to get the rest of my shots for the trip. They included the third dose for Hepatitis A and B. I got the first two doses of the HepBrothers before going to Brasil back in December 2008 but forgot to finish the round off. Of course, Kaiser keeps records and they patiently reminded me of what I had mercifully forgotten.

I was also graced with a dose of Typhoid vaccination (oh the joy!) and a pneumonia vaccine. I am actually quite happy about that third one -- as happy as someone can be about having needles stuck in both arms -- because I tend to get chronic respiratory ailments. Hopefully the PneuVac will reduce that risk.

Along with the shots I received some tablets for malaria and antibiotics for stomach bacteria. Yes, I am trying to be delicate with the wording here.

As a consequence of these wonderful injections -- yes, you are noting sarcasm here -- both of my arms are REALLY sore tonight. My injectionist (is that what you call a person who gives shots?) said I was to swing my arms a lot this evening. Rather than climbing on the backyard jungle gym, I think I will go for a walk.