Today, Todd and I traveled to Evansville, IN to receive immunizations for our upcoming world adventure. No place in town gives the recommended shots and the closest place that did was Vandeburgh Co. Health Dept. In doing research for what vaccinations we would need, I found out Yellowfever is the only one required before entering Southeast Asia and most other foreign countries in third world areas. However, all the rest are highly recommended. Better safe than sorry for us! We opted for 4 shots and 1 live vaccine in the form of a capsule. Here's the list of "Supertramp Vacciniations" along with the cost for each.
Hepatitis A and B Vaccine - $39
Tetanus Vaccine - $20
Polio Vaccine - $23
Yellowfever Vaccine - $82
Typhoid Oral Vaccine - $32 (this is a pill you take 1 every other day for 7 days)
Times total by 2 (Todd and I), add the $20 administrative fee and you've got yourself a $412 vaccination bill! Definitely more than expected but I think it was a good investment in our health.
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