tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7298566551002813479.post6825417440230066069..comments2024-02-16T14:06:09.002-06:00Comments on Alethea's Excellent Adventures: Very expensive Garfield bandaidsASmartt1http://www.blogger.com/profile/16739746848198050257noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7298566551002813479.post-81402391827549614832010-05-26T15:05:09.134-05:002010-05-26T15:05:09.134-05:00Wow we're surprised that your medical insuranc...Wow we're surprised that your medical insurance won't cover anything. Sure, at the specialty travel clinic they told us they won't/can't work with insurance, but I just took my vaccination wishlist to my regular doctor to see what he would say. Polio, Hep A/B, T-Dap and MMR was covered in the most standard way — you are entitled to get these shots every 5-10 years and your insurance shouldn't consider it falling under "at will travel related." Very, very surprising.<br /><br />We chose not to get rabies shots. The JE we got, but it was pricey! Be very very careful how many antibiotics you buy in the states. They are EASY to find and cheaper abroad. Plus, your medi kit will weigh a ton (we made all these mistakes!). Most importantly, you shouldn't be self-medicating while traveling. It's simple to find a doctor and it's always a better idea. We brought along a ton of medication, used almost nothing and had a hard time rationalizing throwing it out along the way. Never again.<br /><br />On a brighter note: Loved your photos from the recent trip! WOW.Team Reeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04807265885095959377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7298566551002813479.post-48973844058835579392010-05-16T07:47:51.453-05:002010-05-16T07:47:51.453-05:00Granted, it is your choice to travel overseas, but...Granted, it is your choice to travel overseas, but I've still never understood the mentality of U.S. health care companies that they won't pay for a simple injection that could prevent disease and also benefit the recipient's health here in the United States, but the companies will pay for your treatment if you come down with an infirmity while traveling overseas.<br /><br />Wouldn't it just be cheaper to pay for the shots ahead of time??Mark Dickinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09310429288552515315noreply@blogger.com