Medical question

[jacamero 0]

My husband is in England, he called his GP this morning to find out about getting the immunizations done for himself and his 4 children. His doctor's office told him that they won't give them without some type of document saying what they need and why. To both our knowledge, there is no such document, right? Is there a different way we should be going about this? I got the list of immunizations needed off one of the sections on here, but have never read or come across a form to be taken to the doctor's to get the shots done?? Thanks for any help!!!

Julie

[e-migra 4]

Hi!

When I had my medical I was worried too, because in Portugal the chicken pox vaccine is not on the national vaccination plan, and I didn't know how to get it. During the medical exam the doctor said it was ok, and he just wrote on the report that that particular vaccine was not appropriate for my age (if you see the medical form, there's that option for each vaccine). So, I think they'll be fine if they have all the regular UK vaccines.

You can always call one of the official clinics and ask.

Good luck !!!

[jacamero 0]

Hi!

When I had my medical I was worried too, because in Portugal the chicken pox vaccine is not on the national vaccination plan, and I didn't know how to get it. During the medical exam the doctor said it was ok, and he just wrote on the report that that particular vaccine was not appropriate for my age (if you see the medical form, there's that option for each vaccine). So, I think they'll be fine if they have all the regular UK vaccines.

You can always call one of the official clinics and ask.

Good luck !!!

Thanks so much! Does anyone know how I can get a phone number for one of the official clinics to ask? Much appreciated!!

[marie620 0]

My Husband is from England. He too was missing some. He went to his GP and they gave them to him prior to his medical. If your husbands GP wont, he should find another GP. My husband didn't have to take any kind of document either to his GP first!

PS.....

If your husband consumes ANY alcoholic beverages at ALL..... Make sure he is very careful what he says at his medical!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good Luck.

[M_n_M 1]

Have you gotten your interview letter yet? From what I remember you have to take your interview letter to one of the official medical facilities and they should have the medical form. To find one of those official medical facilities, go to this website: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_3739.html and choose the first three letters of your case number from the drop down menu...it should bring up a list. Hope this helped!

[Arun+Catie 1]

This is the link to the medical exam info for Uk/London...

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/iv/medexam.html

This page should help you out, assuming this is your embassy. Additionally, on the right hand side are more helpful links (including the location/addresses of the approved doctors).

CC

[jacamero 0]

My Husband is from England. He too was missing some. He went to his GP and they gave them to him prior to his medical. If your husbands GP wont, he should find another GP. My husband didn't have to take any kind of document either to his GP first!

PS.....

If your husband consumes ANY alcoholic beverages at ALL..... Make sure he is very careful what he says at his medical!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good Luck.

Thanks everyone for the info!! As soon as we get his friends to get off their thumbs and go down and do the 2 sworn affidavits we can file the I-130s and start this weird and wonderful journey!! And thanks for the tip on alcohol, he doesn't drink so it shouldn't be an issue, but I'm just curious, what would they do if he does??

[marie620 0]

My Husband is from England. He too was missing some. He went to his GP and they gave them to him prior to his medical. If your husbands GP wont, he should find another GP. My husband didn't have to take any kind of document either to his GP first!

PS.....

If your husband consumes ANY alcoholic beverages at ALL..... Make sure he is very careful what he says at his medical!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good Luck.

Thanks everyone for the info!! As soon as we get his friends to get off their thumbs and go down and do the 2 sworn affidavits we can file the I-130s and start this weird and wonderful journey!! And thanks for the tip on alcohol, he doesn't drink so it shouldn't be an issue, but I'm just curious, what would they do if he does??

the doctors tend to ask alot of questions related to drinking. I thought it was just my husband, but I have spoke to many people here whos husbands were a bit badgered by the panel physician even when they dont drink or have a conviction. The US has guidelins apparently that say a man should not consume more than 2 drinks a night and no more than 5 in one sitting. If you have more than that ever, they assume your either an alcoholic or are a risk of becoming dependent and could cause harm to themselves or other Americans.

If he dont drink...your good.