Vaccinations - required to pass medical in Canada?

[Dan and Ali 3]

Hey everyone -- I've read through a ton of topics on vaccinations looking for the answer to my question and unfortunately, haven't found it ... and now I'm a bit confused. From what I've read, although the K-1 visa is a non-immigrant visa, the Canadian consulate requires you to have all vaccinations completed by the time of your medical -- is this true? The one I am particularly worried about is Gardisil, as the public health center here told me that I can have the first shot in about a month and then the second will be 6 months later, followed by the third 3 months later ... which means there is a possibility I won't have the series completed by the time that our interview/medical comes around. I've read conflicting stuff ... like as long as you have the first shot done, you should be fine (you just have to complete the series by AOS). Just looking for some clarification on that.

Also -- I have a 2 year old daughter who will be immigrating with me and at this point she has only received some of her vaccinations. It shouldn't be a problem getting her up to speed but where we live (Alberta), they don't vaccinate for hepatitis b until grade 5, and I'm not sure I will be able to get a nurse here to even administer the vaccination to her (I mentioned it to public health and the nurse said, "we don't do that here until grade 5" ... end of conversation).

Last thing: I was reading on the USCIS website and I saw this handy little note: CAUTION: Do not attempt to obtain the vaccinations before the medical exam with the civil surgeon. During your examination with the civil surgeon, he or she will review your vaccination history, and may determine that certain vaccinations are not necessary or not appropriate.

Which has made me think that we should be waiting until we hear specifically from the consulate what is required ... but I'm a person who likes to plan and I'd really like to have this all taken care of by the time our interview/medical comes around!

In conclusion ... and help/insight would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanks in advance, and have a great day

[Marilyn. 340]

with the gardisil I am pretty sure you are fine as long as you have had the first shot before the medical/interview

here is a list of the vaccinations needed according to age group

http://www.panelphysicians.com/Pages/Immunizations.htm

[trailmix 77]

Hi,

Yes, as Marilyn mentioned with the Gardasil you should be fine with only having the first shot before the interview, many here have done that.

As for the warning not to have the shots done before you see the panel physician - not right - you are right to get them done now (for any that you can't prove that you have already had - even then you can always have a titer test done if you don't have the vaccination records) - the panel physician will charge you for them and they will not be covered by AHC.

For your Daughter and the Hepatitis B shot - well it is required. If you cannot find a Dr. to give it to her then you will have to have it done when you go to the panel physician.

Edited September 10, 2009 by trailmix

[Ontarkie 14,507]

I had to get the hep b shot for my son, the doctor did'nt have the pediatric one on hand so i had to go to the health unit, they gave it to him, its a 3 step for them at that age 1st shot then 2shot a month later and the 3rd is 6 months late if i remember right. Just tell them its for immigration to the US they should do it, but you will have to pay for it. Its not covered when you get it done before they do it in schools.

[Dan and Ali 3]

Thanks for the replies everyone! Ontarkie, I appreciate the tidbit regarding Hepatitis B shot for my daughter. I called the HealthLink number here and they referred me to a travel clinic for the shot -- so I guess we'll go there! I know I'll have to pay out of pocket, but I don't mind, yay for AHC paying for just about everything else

So just to clarify -- one shot of Gardisil is okay to pass the medical, but I will need to complete the whole set for AOS -- right? I would assume that if my daughter is midway through her Hep B shots that would be okay, too -- just as long as we complete the process before AOS (again, I'm a bit worried about getting everything completed in time).

Regarding Gardisil, does anyone know if you can still file a waiver after having the first shot? Just in case I have an adverse reaction.

Thanks again everyone!

Edited September 11, 2009 by alicjaftw

[Persona 0]

Thanks for the replies everyone! Ontarkie, I appreciate the tidbit regarding Hepatitis B shot for my daughter. I called the HealthLink number here and they referred me to a travel clinic for the shot -- so I guess we'll go there! I know I'll have to pay out of pocket, but I don't mind, yay for AHC paying for just about everything else

So just to clarify -- one shot of Gardisil is okay to pass the medical, but I will need to complete the whole set for AOS -- right? I would assume that if my daughter is midway through her Hep B shots that would be okay, too -- just as long as we complete the process before AOS (again, I'm a bit worried about getting everything completed in time).

Regarding Gardisil, does anyone know if you can still file a waiver after having the first shot? Just in case I have an adverse reaction.

Thanks again everyone!

in the same position as you... what im doing is refusing gardasil on my medical next week that way when i get the interview they will ask me to go get it witch i will probably do... i am looking for a detox by apparently taking some zinc tablets everyday before and for the remaining time ill need it to be clean..

taking the fact i will take it after interview i will move after and do the aos... the panel physician will have to check that i don't require the second dose because it will be too soon and presto... (btw,,,zinc is to remove aluminum from body so im sure it will help at least fight that nasty ######)

and the one ill get next week..

Edited September 11, 2009 by Ebrech N Persona

[Danu 19]

If you do have an adverse reaction, your doctor will be able to instruct no further shots due to an allergy. The only thing I had was a sore arm for 2 days as its a fairly stingy syrum, but if you haven't had any allergic reactions before you should be ok. I recommend taking some ibuprofen before getting the shot to help minimize the swelling.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Thanks for the replies everyone! Ontarkie, I appreciate the tidbit regarding Hepatitis B shot for my daughter. I called the HealthLink number here and they referred me to a travel clinic for the shot -- so I guess we'll go there! I know I'll have to pay out of pocket, but I don't mind, yay for AHC paying for just about everything else

So just to clarify -- one shot of Gardisil is okay to pass the medical, but I will need to complete the whole set for AOS -- right? I would assume that if my daughter is midway through her Hep B shots that would be okay, too -- just as long as we complete the process before AOS (again, I'm a bit worried about getting everything completed in time).

Regarding Gardisil, does anyone know if you can still file a waiver after having the first shot? Just in case I have an adverse reaction.

Thanks again everyone!

in the same position as you... what im doing is refusing gardasil on my medical next week that way when i get the interview they will ask me to go get it witch i will probably do... i am looking for a detox by apparently taking some zinc tablets everyday before and for the remaining time ill need it to be clean..

taking the fact i will take it after interview i will move after and do the aos... the panel physician will have to check that i don't require the second dose because it will be too soon and presto... (btw,,,zinc is to remove aluminum from body so im sure it will help at least fight that nasty ######)

and the one ill get next week..

keep in mind if u goto the interview without the gaurdisil, then go get it after the interview, it may take awhile for Mtl to send you out ur Visa in the ur Cdn passport after you mail them your proof that you got the shot. Might as well just get the shot and be done with it, less hassle

[hindocha 0]

This has confused me. I had booster shots. I had 2 done. Also, booked in for TB. Urmmmm should I cancel?

I is forbidden to get everything check prior to medical?

[hindocha 0]

Hi,

Yes, as Marilyn mentioned with the Gardasil you should be fine with only having the first shot before the interview, many here have done that.

As for the warning not to have the shots done before you see the panel physician - not right - you are right to get them done now (for any that you can't prove that you have already had - even then you can always have a titer test done if you don't have the vaccination records) - the panel physician will charge you for them and they will not be covered by AHC.

For your Daughter and the Hepatitis B shot - well it is required. If you cannot find a Dr. to give it to her then you will have to have it done when you go to the panel physician.

If you get some of your shoots doen prior to medical, is that ok? Like MMR booster and TB testing, is that ok?

[Marilyn. 340]

Hi,

Yes, as Marilyn mentioned with the Gardasil you should be fine with only having the first shot before the interview, many here have done that.

As for the warning not to have the shots done before you see the panel physician - not right - you are right to get them done now (for any that you can't prove that you have already had - even then you can always have a titer test done if you don't have the vaccination records) - the panel physician will charge you for them and they will not be covered by AHC.

For your Daughter and the Hepatitis B shot - well it is required. If you cannot find a Dr. to give it to her then you will have to have it done when you go to the panel physician.

If you get some of your shoots doen prior to medical, is that ok? Like MMR booster and TB testing, is that ok?

yes taht is ok just make sure to get proof that you got them

[Marilyn. 340]

This has confused me. I had booster shots. I had 2 done. Also, booked in for TB. Urmmmm should I cancel?

I is forbidden to get everything check prior to medical?

it is not forbidden , a lot of people get shots before the medical...

[Persona 0]

Thanks for the replies everyone! Ontarkie, I appreciate the tidbit regarding Hepatitis B shot for my daughter. I called the HealthLink number here and they referred me to a travel clinic for the shot -- so I guess we'll go there! I know I'll have to pay out of pocket, but I don't mind, yay for AHC paying for just about everything else

So just to clarify -- one shot of Gardisil is okay to pass the medical, but I will need to complete the whole set for AOS -- right? I would assume that if my daughter is midway through her Hep B shots that would be okay, too -- just as long as we complete the process before AOS (again, I'm a bit worried about getting everything completed in time).

Regarding Gardisil, does anyone know if you can still file a waiver after having the first shot? Just in case I have an adverse reaction.

Thanks again everyone!

in the same position as you... what im doing is refusing gardasil on my medical next week that way when i get the interview they will ask me to go get it witch i will probably do... i am looking for a detox by apparently taking some zinc tablets everyday before and for the remaining time ill need it to be clean..

taking the fact i will take it after interview i will move after and do the aos... the panel physician will have to check that i don't require the second dose because it will be too soon and presto... (btw,,,zinc is to remove aluminum from body so im sure it will help at least fight that nasty ######)

and the one ill get next week..

keep in mind if u goto the interview without the gaurdisil, then go get it after the interview, it may take awhile for Mtl to send you out ur Visa in the ur Cdn passport after you mail them your proof that you got the shot. Might as well just get the shot and be done with it, less hassle

humm no it take less than a week... search for it on VJ some people did that and it took for one just a week to get it cause she went quick after to get it

and if you had read me you would know that if i do it its to not be forced to take the rest... and there will probably be like more than 2 months if i take it this week... so no lol... and its my health i know i dont want it but i cant go around so its my best option and i cant wait to be with my fiance i wont fill a waiver since it add up months,,

[SapphireDreams 71]

Thanks for the replies everyone! Ontarkie, I appreciate the tidbit regarding Hepatitis B shot for my daughter. I called the HealthLink number here and they referred me to a travel clinic for the shot -- so I guess we'll go there! I know I'll have to pay out of pocket, but I don't mind, yay for AHC paying for just about everything else

So just to clarify -- one shot of Gardisil is okay to pass the medical, but I will need to complete the whole set for AOS -- right? I would assume that if my daughter is midway through her Hep B shots that would be okay, too -- just as long as we complete the process before AOS (again, I'm a bit worried about getting everything completed in time).

Regarding Gardisil, does anyone know if you can still file a waiver after having the first shot? Just in case I have an adverse reaction.

Thanks again everyone!

in the same position as you... what im doing is refusing gardasil on my medical next week that way when i get the interview they will ask me to go get it witch i will probably do... i am looking for a detox by apparently taking some zinc tablets everyday before and for the remaining time ill need it to be clean..

taking the fact i will take it after interview i will move after and do the aos... the panel physician will have to check that i don't require the second dose because it will be too soon and presto... (btw,,,zinc is to remove aluminum from body so im sure it will help at least fight that nasty ######)

and the one ill get next week..

keep in mind if u goto the interview without the gaurdisil, then go get it after the interview, it may take awhile for Mtl to send you out ur Visa in the ur Cdn passport after you mail them your proof that you got the shot. Might as well just get the shot and be done with it, less hassle

humm no it take less than a week... search for it on VJ some people did that and it took for one just a week to get it cause she went quick after to get it

and if you had read me you would know that if i do it its to not be forced to take the rest... and there will probably be like more than 2 months if i take it this week... so no lol... and its my health i know i dont want it but i cant go around so its my best option and i cant wait to be with my fiance i wont fill a waiver since it add up months,,

I dont' even think you can get the medical results back until you get all your vaccinations. So you would have to go to the interview without the medical results and therefore get an automatic denial until you get the medical results, which would require you to go back to the panel physician with the shot complete so that they can finalize the medical so you can send it to Montreal. So basically, you're creating a huge hassle for everyone (yourself, the medical people and the consulate). I know it's your health but seriously, you're going to have to get it... you're not going to get special treatment.... so you might as well just get the 1st shot and be done with it!

[Persona 0]

Thanks for the replies everyone! Ontarkie, I appreciate the tidbit regarding Hepatitis B shot for my daughter. I called the HealthLink number here and they referred me to a travel clinic for the shot -- so I guess we'll go there! I know I'll have to pay out of pocket, but I don't mind, yay for AHC paying for just about everything else

So just to clarify -- one shot of Gardisil is okay to pass the medical, but I will need to complete the whole set for AOS -- right? I would assume that if my daughter is midway through her Hep B shots that would be okay, too -- just as long as we complete the process before AOS (again, I'm a bit worried about getting everything completed in time).

Regarding Gardisil, does anyone know if you can still file a waiver after having the first shot? Just in case I have an adverse reaction.

Thanks again everyone!

in the same position as you... what im doing is refusing gardasil on my medical next week that way when i get the interview they will ask me to go get it witch i will probably do... i am looking for a detox by apparently taking some zinc tablets everyday before and for the remaining time ill need it to be clean..

taking the fact i will take it after interview i will move after and do the aos... the panel physician will have to check that i don't require the second dose because it will be too soon and presto... (btw,,,zinc is to remove aluminum from body so im sure it will help at least fight that nasty ######)

and the one ill get next week..

keep in mind if u go to the interview without the gardasil, then go get it after the interview, it may take awhile for Mtl to send you out ur Visa in the ur Cdn passport after you mail them your proof that you got the shot. Might as well just get the shot and be done with it, less hassle

humm no it take less than a week... search for it on VJ some people did that and it took for one just a week to get it cause she went quick after to get it

and if you had read me you would know that if i do it its to not be forced to take the rest... and there will probably be like more than 2 months if i take it this week... so no lol... and its my health i know i don't want it but i cant go around so its my best option and i cant wait to be with my fiance i won't fill a waiver since it add up months,,

I don't' even think you can get the medical results back until you get all your vaccinations. So you would have to go to the interview without the medical results and therefore get an automatic denial until you get the medical results, which would require you to go back to the panel physician with the shot complete so that they can finalize the medical so you can send it to Montreal. So basically, you're creating a huge hassle for everyone (yourself, the medical people and the consulate). I know it's your health but seriously, you're going to have to get it... you're not going to get special treatment.... so you might as well just get the 1st shot and be done with it!

i think you are wrong, i do my medical next week and interview will be 3 month after ... i live in near Montreal so i can go get the result faster than the post... and also I DID SAID i want to take the 1st shot but ill take it only after the medical because you never know maybe that damn change in the immigration law about that dumb vaccine will change...

what im doing is legal even though its hassle i dare anyone to come and stop me! lol... i think we pay enough by having all those problem because they can't even figure how to send papers with good information...

also i need maybe only 1 vaccine so far cause i need a booster shot... so what ?

a waiver would delay for over 4 months when if i take the shots after the interview even if it will make me have a temporary denial i don't care cause it will allow me to not take the rest...

People with a head on their shoulder know what is best for them... and to me its not getting vaccinated for something i don't need...

not at 22 getting married and stable...