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Where can i get shots for a trip to africa?

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Dr or health dept: You can get travel immunizations at your doctor's office (they may need to order it) or your local health department. Some hospitals, clinics, and universities also have travel medicine clinics for this.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 3/26/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

A travel Medicine: Specialist is a great option.

Answered 3/26/2014

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