Flu vaccines (regular) have arrived to Vallarta and we have our first flu vaccine clinic next Tuesday. NOT the H1N1 vaccines which will ONLY be distributed via the Health Department at their own discretion as to how is to receive them. I'm more worried about dengue right now than the H1N1! Tamiflu ONLY available via prescription from a physician and then some further trekking to the Health Department to get it. I hear there is lots of "fake" Tamiflu out there - I hope people are careful!
We are working diligently to get our program together bringing a well respected rheumatologist to Vallarta on November 11, 12 and 13th who will speak with the foreigners (one session) and physicians & nurses (another session) - all at the Hotel Marriott (beautiful!) --- makes me realize how simple my little speakers program is now that we are coordinating with a large hotel, rooms, etc! But I am confident it is going to be great and provide a whole lot of good information on what's new in arthritis, etc to people here. We do not have a rheumatologist here which is hard to believe considering how many people live here that have rheumatoid issues such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, etc! Watch for more details!
A lovely rain all day yesterday - I'd love to say it cooled things off but it was a sauna-oven all day but the evenings and mornings are cooling off which is a sign our gorgeous Puerto Vallarta weather is just around the corner!
Here's a good one:
"To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there." Kofi Annan
Hi Pam and great to have some social encounters for our expatriates. Many times a small thing like an enlightening talk is what is needed to avoid further situations or aggravating a medical or social problem.
ReplyDeleteI would like to add my expertise as an international health care provider, with information for travelers on local risks, preparing for travel, medical evacuations (that we provide from our California Base) and how to be alert and prevent serious emergencies.
I am sure we can have a day of this kind of talks along with other professionals, and if it interests you, we can set some dates to accomplish this, in English, or Spanish.
I hope to hear positives on this.
Manny