Vaccination requirements for phillipine interview

[tomuts 0]

Havnt got interview date still 2 more steps in nvc but was wondering what vaccinations are required and would it pay to get them before the exam?

[AngelSaint 0]

if don't have vaccination history, don't worry, the SLMEC will do the vaccination shots for you. That is included already in the medical fee...no worries...

[tomuts 0]

ty great too hear thank you

[tomaline 0]

if don't have vaccination history, don't worry, the SLMEC will do the vaccination shots for you. That is included already in the medical fee...no worries...

[/qjust wanna ask if what are the different kinds of vaccination i may get during medical exam

[tomaline 0]

if don't have vaccination history, don't worry, the SLMEC will do the vaccination shots for you. That is included already in the medical fee...no worries...

how many days would be the medical exam and include the vaccination will take ?

[kaffy 2]

if don't have vaccination history, don't worry, the SLMEC will do the vaccination shots for you. That is included already in the medical fee...no worries...

just wanna ask if what are the different kinds of vaccination i may get during medical exam

See page 15 of this pdf document: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dq/pdf/ti_vacc.pdf

Vaccinations are age and gender specific so you should be able to determine what you need just by looking at the table above

[bratikicks 0]

don't worry about you vaccination,slmec will take care of you....

u will be having an interview, then if u dont have it , u will have it......lol

[Dakine 26]

You will have the exam on the first day and the vaccinations the panel physician recommends on the second day. They are all part of the $213 fee.

[bratikicks 0]

hope this help........

St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic

St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLMCEC)

Address:

1177 J. Bocobo St.

Ermita, 1000 Manila

Telephone numbers:

(632) 521-0020

(632) 521-8647

(632) 524-6083

Fax number:

(632) 526-0208

MEDICAL EXAMINATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR IMMIGRANT, "K" AND "V" VISA APPLICANTS

Under U.S. immigration law, ALL applicants for immigrant, "K," and "V" visas are required to undergo and complete a medical examination, regardless of age. The medical examination findings by a panel physician are binding on the consular and used to determine eligibility to receive a visa.

St. Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic (SLMCEC) is the Embassy's accredited medical facility. It is located at 1177 J. Bocobo St., Ermita, Manila. The telephone numbers are 521-0020 and 521-8647, and it is open for business Monday through Friday (except on Philippine holidays), from 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. and from 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. When you go to SLMCEC for medical examination, you must bring your interview appointment letter, passport, and one photo (size: 2" x 2").

It is important that you must have completed your medical examination when you come to the Embassy for your visa interview. Otherwise, your visa application will be refused or you may be asked to return for another appointment. The medical examination results are delivered directly to the Embassy.

I. First-Come, First-Served

Applicants are examined on a first-come, first-served basis. Medical examinations may take more than one day to complete. Female applicants may request a female doctor to perform the examination. Unless it is necessary, do not bring companions due to space limitation at the clinic.

II. Fees

The medical examination fee is $95 USD for adults (15 years of age or older) and $67 USD for children (14 years of age or younger). Repeat X-rays will cost $7 US each. Fees must be paid in their Philippine peso equivalent at the prevailing U.S. Embassy exchange rate.

III. X-Rays

A chest X-ray is not required for children below 15 years old, unless symptoms of tuberculosis (TB) exist, there is a history of TB, or there has been possible exposure of TB with a known case such as contact with a family or household member with TB.

Chest X-rays for pregnant women are not dangerous if taken with the proper shielding. U.S. Public Health Service (USPHS)/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has approved an exception to the chest X-ray requirement for pregnant women if they do not want to take it. However, pregnant women visa applicants are advised to obtain a tuberculin skin test and any necessary follow-up at the local health department after arriving in the United States.

Applicants who have previous chest X-rays must bring the results with them to SLMCEC for comparative analysis.

IV. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Test

HIV infection, which may lead to Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), is a communicable disease of public health significance. ALL applicants 15 years of age or older must be tested for evidence of HIV infection. Those under the age of 15 may be tested if there is reason to suspect HIV infection (for example a child whose natural parent is HIV-positive).

V. Divulgence of Contents of Medical Exam Reports

Visa records, including medical exam reports in support of a visa application, are confidential under the law and are generally NOT releasable. Consular officers may not divulge the particulars of an applicant's physical or mental health.

VACCINATION REQUIREMENT FOR "K" VISA APPLICANTS

U.S. immigration law requires that ALL intending immigrants be vaccinated against certain vaccine-preventable diseases before they can be admitted to the United States for permanent residence.

Vaccinations currently required are as follows:

- Mumps

- Measles

- Rubella

- Polio

- Tetanus and Diphtheria toxoids

- Pertussis

- Influenza Type B

- Hepatitis Type B

- Varicella

- Pneumoccocal

"K" visa applicants, as non-immigrant visa applicants, are technically not subject to the vaccination requirement. "K" visa applicants who refuse to comply with the vaccination requirement WILL NOT be denied a visa on that basis. As a matter of expediency, however, it is encouraged that "K" visa applicants meet the vaccination requirement before they are admitted into the U.S.

Bring your Vaccination Records for the Panel Physician's Review

You should bring records to show that you have already received vaccinations against certain vaccine-preventable diseases. The panel physician will review the vaccination records and will determine if you meet the vaccination requirement. Only the panel physician can determine which vaccinations are medically appropriate. This could mean that you may be required to repeat doses of vaccines that you have already received. Administering a second dose, however, will not endanger your health.

Adjustment of Status Application After "K" Applicant's Admission Into The U.S.

After you have been admitted to the U.S. in "K" status and apply for adjustment from non-immigrant to a permanent resident (green card holder), the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the panel physician's vaccination assessment to determine your admissibility on medical grounds. Applicants who have not fully complied with the vaccination requirement will have to do so before they may finalize their adjustment of status in the U.S.

Vaccination Requirement Waiver

A decision to grant a waiver of the vaccination requirement will only be made at the time an adjustment of status is filed and reviewed by the USCIS.

At the Day of the Visa Applicant's Medical Appointment

Please be advised of the start of operation in the following areas:

Reception Area ------- 6:00 AM

Cashier -------------- 7:00 AM

X-ray ---------------- 7:00 AM

USA Counter ---------- 7:00 AM

Medical Examination -- 8:30 AM

Laboratory Reception - 7:00 AM

Sputum Collection ---- 6:30 AM

DOT ------------------ 7:00 AM

Releasing Area ------- 8:00 AM

Immunization --------- 7:30 AM

Tuberculin Skin Test - 8:00 AM

* For the convenience of those who come early, the guards may allow them to enter SLEC's premises as early as 4:30 AM but the above schedule will be observed.

WORKING FLOWCHART FOR THE FIRST DAY

1. Verification of the US Embassy Packet by the SLEC guards (Ground Floor)

2. All applicants are asked to fill-up the Patient Data Sheet form (Ground Floor)

3. Submission of accomplished PDS form at the Reception Area where digital picture-taking and encoding of data are done (Ground Floor)

4. Payment at the Cashier in Philippine currency (5th Floor)

4-1. X-ray Department (3rd Floor)

4-2. Laboratory For Blood/Urine Tests (4th Floor)

4-3. U.S. Counter (5th Floor)

4-4. Tuberculin Skin Test, Immunization Interview (2nd Floor)

4-3-1. Vital Signs, Height and weight determinations, Eye Test

4-3-2. Medical Examination (All applicants are asked to disrobe completely)

4-3-2-1. Check-out Counter (found in each respective areas), Checks completeness of medical report form, Additional instructions are given

* Tasks are performed simultaneously at all levels in order to maximize and shorten the waiting time.

WORKING FLOWCHART FOR THE SECOND DAY

(For applicants who DID NOT undergo Tuberculin Skin Test (TST))

1. Guard counterchecks the applicant's name against the master list. (Ground Floor)

2-1. Counter A (Ground Floor)

2-2. Laboratory (4th Floor)

2-3. Additional x-ray views required (3rd Floor)

2-4. For Immunization (2nd Floor)

2-1-1. Instructions for additional tests or requirements are given and scheduled accordingly.

2-4-1. Releasing Section (Ground Floor)

WORKING FLOWCHART FOR THE THIRD DAY

(For applicants who underwent Tuberculin Skin Test (TST))

1. Guard counterchecks the applicant's name against the master's list. (Ground Floor)

2. TST Reading (2nd Floor)

2-1. For Chest X-ray (3rd Floor)

2-2. For Immunization (2nd Floor)

2-1-1. Laboratory Reception (4th Floor) for instruction/scheduling of sputum examination.

2-1-2. Pulmonary Evaluation (15 y/o or older go to 2nd Floor; 15 y/o or younger go to 5th Floor)

2-2-1. Releasing Section (Ground Floor)

NOTES:

- The medical report, passport, and visa pictures are submitted by SLEC directly to the US Embassy, with few exceptions.

- In most cases, only the chest x-ray film and immunization form are given to the applicants in the releasing section.

- Applicants are served on a first come-first served basis (except for those in the express lanes) but the order of release of their report will depend on the complexity of the result of the medical examination