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Originally Posted by PrivatePractice
I am getting mixed opinions on this, so I thought I would run it by mashada for additional opinions.
Regarding the Yellow Fever Immunization, it cost $150.00 plus a $50.00 appointment fee, and it is not covered by insurance. I am told I can get the shot in Kenya for cheap, but others are telling me the shot may not be real and/or needles are sometimes boiled there.
Any one with advice? Is it safe to get it there or should I cough up the money and pay for it here? I really don't want to put out the extra 200.00, if it is fine to get in Kenya.
Any additional info on shots to get or not to get prior to my trip is appreciated too. Thanks.
***I have to get the Yellow Fever Immunization or I can not enter back into the USA until I have it.
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OMG I don't know who still takes yellow fever shots in this day and age but sweety if you have never been to Africa do it here.
Vaccines tend to make you sick for a day or 2 so you'd be better of taking it here, days prior to your journey. I am tempted to tell you to take antimalarial drugs in Kenya but you have never been there so just buy the meds here and get it over with.
Syringes are not boiled in Kenya except for the village "practioners" who practise in their houses.