In reply to mypyrex:
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> On your head be it.
Absolutely right. Its my choice, the last time I was in Tibet I did come across rabid dogs, didnt get bitten, wasnt aware of Rabies risk, so hadnt had the vaccine.
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> Don't blame the Tories for the cosr of injections either.
I was joking
> Don't be a t**t. If you can't afford the cost of the jabs then I would question whether you can afford the trip.
I'm not sure I would classify Nepal as a fancy holiday! More like a place that makes me realise what a wonderful place the world is and be reminded how lucky we are to live in the UK.
At present I am unwaged, unemployed. Hence the reason I have time. Personally I dont think my life is worth a great deal. I dont contribute to society in any great way(unless my book gets published) Have sold shares to take advantage of what I call a trip of a lifetime, trekking in the Himalayas, wouldnt describe it as a jolly.
There is no need to be abusive. £400 is a lot of money to me. in percentage terms its about 25% of the total cost of the trip- thats a big chunk !
I am still considering what to do. I dont leave until mid march so still have time to come to a sensible decision. I am discussing things with another doc tommorrow. Incidentally I will be trekking with a Russian, whom hasnt had the jabs.
Thanks for caring. (at least I think thats what some of you are imparting) Part of me thinks the risk of contracting these diseases is low, I lived in Asia for more than two years, worst thing I got was the shits from the food, not from anything else.
If you dont hear from me again after March, you can assume I have copped it. lol
Interesting discussion tho, thanks to you all