Middle and upper middle class Egyptian families generally do not permit their children to babysit except on a favor basis. Egyptian babysitters, therefore, are considered domestic workers and can be located in the same manner as nannies. American students or interns, either from AUC or Cairo American College, are very often available to babysit and can be located through an ad or by word of mouth. Both packaged and prepared baby food are widely available. All physicians speak some level of English but office personnel usually do not.
Vaccines are available.
However, you should keep a schedule of what vaccines to request, as physicians may not specifically recommend them. All physicians and hospitals require payment at the time of treatment. Tipping is customary for non-physician personnel in a hospital setting.