Medical Exam: Immunization Records - HPV Vaccine for Women

[canadianwife 0]

Hey,

For women immigrating to the US, the HPV (Gardasil) vaccine is required for women aged 16-26. This is a relatively new vaccine, so the majority of women will not have had it prior to their interview.

My question is: The full vaccine is a total of 3 shots, with the last shot being administered 6 months after the 1st. I have scheduled my 1st shot next week - will the US refuse entry until the last shot has been administered? Do we have to wait until all shots are given? My interview is JUNE 19th, so my vaccination will NOT have been completed.

This stupid vaccine could potentially hold up my move date.

Thanks for your help!

[Steve et Nathalie 0]

Hey,

For women immigrating to the US, the HPV (Gardasil) vaccine is required for women aged 16-26. This is a relatively new vaccine, so the majority of women will not have had it prior to their interview.

My question is: The full vaccine is a total of 3 shots, with the last shot being administered 6 months after the 1st. I have scheduled my 1st shot next week - will the US refuse entry until the last shot has been administered? Do we have to wait until all shots are given? My interview is JUNE 19th, so my vaccination will NOT have been completed.

This stupid vaccine could potentially hold up my move date.

Thanks for your help!

This should help...

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/lofivers...hp/t182640.html

[canadianwife 0]

Hey,

For women immigrating to the US, the HPV (Gardasil) vaccine is required for women aged 16-26. This is a relatively new vaccine, so the majority of women will not have had it prior to their interview.

My question is: The full vaccine is a total of 3 shots, with the last shot being administered 6 months after the 1st. I have scheduled my 1st shot next week - will the US refuse entry until the last shot has been administered? Do we have to wait until all shots are given? My interview is JUNE 19th, so my vaccination will NOT have been completed.

This stupid vaccine could potentially hold up my move date.

Thanks for your help!

This should help...

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/lofivers...hp/t182640.html

Thank you so much!!

[OBX 51]

As long as you have your first shot prior to the medical you will be fine. Good luck.

[Moosker 7]

I JUST got the shot a few days before my medical exam in Toronto. Dr. Seiden/immigration only REQUIRES you to have the first shot to be "legal and fully immunized" to immigrate to the U.S. So after $178 later, I'm only getting the first one. By the time I need to get my 10 year green card I'll be 26!

[cdn_gewels 0]

I will be 26 next month. I'm still waiting for my NOA2.... Does the requirement include 26 year olds, or does it include those up to the age of 25? Thanks!

Edited June 3, 2009 by cdn_gewels

[trailmix 77]

I will be 26 next month. I'm still waiting for my NOA2.... Does the requirement include 26 year olds, or does it include those up to the age of 25? Thanks!

It does include 26 year old women. You will have to have the vaccinations.

[cdn_gewels 0]

Thank you for the confirmation trailmix. There goes the engagement money we got from the relatives!

[Steve et Nathalie 0]

For the K-1 Visa and entry into the US the vaccine is not required but it will be required for your AOS.

Thank you for the confirmation trailmix. There goes the engagement money we got from the relatives!

[canadianwife 0]

Update on this:

Had my medical today.. asked the Doctor about the Gardasil vaccine, he told me not to quote him but the shot is most likely cheaper in the US... So you can get your first shot in canada ($178) and continue the rest in the states as it MAY be cheaper. Or get the rest here, whatever you want to do.

[Moosker 7]

I bet it is cheaper there!!! That's a good thing to mention. I got the first one just to "pass" the medical exam, and the doctor could've cared less if I was actually going to get the rest. I'll be 27 when I file for AOS....soooo I'll be free!