Brie Austin

I hate shots!

With only a week or so before I leave for India, some of the prep work involves getting shots. I’m not a fan of shots—who is? But it had to be done.

I had lived in Argentina for six years and had not seen a doctor since I had returned to New York.

So I did a quick search and came across the Travel Clinic of New York (212-686-5835) at 274 Madison Ave Suite 304B.  They specialize in travel immunizations. I made an appointment, consulted with the doctor, got his recommendations, got the shots, and was out of there in less than thirty minutes.

He recommended Hepatitis A,  Typhoid, Polio, Tetanus, and Malaria.  I asked if he gave “good” shots, to which he said “I should, I give enough of them a day.”

Hmmm, I noted that that wasn’t a yes.  However, he injected the Hep A, Tetanus, Polio, and Typhoid quickly and painlessly. The only thing that hurt was the approximate $400 in cash I handed to the receptionist and the knowledge that the Malaria pills (which I’ll have to take each day while I am there) will cost me $10 a day, which I’ll have to purchase upfront from the pharmacy here: 90 days = $900-$1,000 … ouch.

Well, c’est la vie.

About Brie Austin

Co-author of I'd Do It Again, he is a columnist/reporter for a variety of magazines in the areas of music, lifestyle, nightlife, travel and business. He also writes business documents and creates copy for websites.