So basically, I got my booster jabs today! (Don't remember when today was, think it was a Wednesday...) They were boosters for Hep. B&C I believe, and due to a national shortage, I haven't actually got the Typhoid booster yet (shh!). I got boosters because I went to Peru for a month back in 2009; and I'd already had Yellow Fever (lasts 10 years apparently), but I think for Brazil it was recommended you have it done.
For students who are financially cautious, you can get these jabs/boosters free on the NHS because you're going abroad for a year as part of your degree. So don't worry!!
On a side note, I actually have quite a high pain resistance, the nurse said my arms would ache afterwards but I didn't actually notice until I lifted my arms up later on in a dance lesson. But even then it just felt like I'd been punched. I have ridiculously sensitive skin though, so for anyone who's the same: take your own plasters for the jabs! Sounds silly but will probably save you the pain later :P
Also, there was about a week/two week wait for appointments, so make sure you give yourself plenty of time to get them before you go. For Yellow Fever in particular you need to have a certificate for it to take with you.
For students who are financially cautious, you can get these jabs/boosters free on the NHS because you're going abroad for a year as part of your degree. So don't worry!!
On a side note, I actually have quite a high pain resistance, the nurse said my arms would ache afterwards but I didn't actually notice until I lifted my arms up later on in a dance lesson. But even then it just felt like I'd been punched. I have ridiculously sensitive skin though, so for anyone who's the same: take your own plasters for the jabs! Sounds silly but will probably save you the pain later :P
Also, there was about a week/two week wait for appointments, so make sure you give yourself plenty of time to get them before you go. For Yellow Fever in particular you need to have a certificate for it to take with you.