So the visit to the Quack passed without too much hassle. At the time of writing Yellow Fever was not necessary (although this changes frequently so check), so I got away with just Typhoid and Hep A. I am already covered for Tetanus, thanks to being bitten by a (thankfully non-rabid) dog at the South Africa World Cup. Talking of which, Rabies jabs probably a good idea for Tanzania, especially if close encounters with animals or bats expected, but we've left it too late to finish the course before we go, so will just need to be careful. I for one have definitely learned my lesson about petting African animals and won't be doing that again. Gift - the African nurse who administered the jabbing, wearily lifted her eyes upwards and did all she could to avoid tutting when I told her about how I got bitten by a pub dog in Port Elizabeth as I tried to tickle it through an iron gate. "You might let them sleep in your beds over here" she said "But back home dogs are for hunting and protection - we leave them well alone." Good advice, Gift. I just wish we'd had this conversation a year ago!
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