?? About Philippine Vaccines ( Medical )

[BRB 6]

How soon before the interview do you go to get your vaccination? The HEPA A&B and the HPV take several shots over the course of several months. Do you need to have these completed along with the other vaccines before you have interview or get visa? Would you please give your experience dealing with this in the Philippines?

Thanks

[Rosie and David 1]

You go to St Luke and get your Exam as soon as you can ...some try and get it do the week they are to have their interview. That is very scary because what if you don't finish before the interview.

I Rosie's case I flow her to Manila and stayed a couple of days in a hotel there about 60 dollars a night about 3 blocks from St. Luke. There are lots of hotels in the area and lots of great places to eat.

Has for the HVP shot she only got one .. and then when she got here in the State we paid 200 dollars for her second. Sometime in October she will get her third and final shot.

St. Luke never gives them all, it's a plot to save money on vaccine so when the Spouse gets to the states and gets married they need to go to a CIVIL SURGEON in their area to get the rest.

REMEMEBER THEY DON'T NEED TO TAKE A NEW PHYSICAL ONLY THE SHOTS. People have been told they need the full exam ... on a K-1 or any visa that you have an exam done and is still vaild for one year. YOU DONT NEED TO TAKE A NEW PHYSICAL.

Just a reminder you need to pay the fee at the Bank (DBO) in your area of the phillippines and they stamp the I think ds-157 form that you take to the bank with you.

GOOD luck to both of you

GOD BLESS

Rosie and David

[Zen Den 18]

How soon before the interview do you go to get your vaccination? The HEPA A&B and the HPV take several shots over the course of several months. Do you need to have these completed along with the other vaccines before you have interview or get visa? Would you please give your experience dealing with this in the Philippines?

Thanks

You go to St Luke and get your Exam as soon as you can ...some try and get it do the week they are to have their interview. That is very scary because what if you don't finish before the interview.

I Rosie's case I flow her to Manila and stayed a couple of days in a hotel there about 60 dollars a night about 3 blocks from St. Luke. There are lots of hotels in the area and lots of great places to eat.

Has for the HVP shot she only got one .. and then when she got here in the State we paid 200 dollars for her second. Sometime in October she will get her third and final shot.

St. Luke never gives them all, it's a plot to save money on vaccine so when the Spouse gets to the states and gets married they need to go to a CIVIL SURGEON in their area to get the rest.

REMEMEBER THEY DON'T NEED TO TAKE A NEW PHYSICAL ONLY THE SHOTS. People have been told they need the full exam ... on a K-1 or any visa that you have an exam done and is still vaild for one year. YOU DONT NEED TO TAKE A NEW PHYSICAL.

Just a reminder you need to pay the fee at the Bank (DBO) in your area of the phillippines and they stamp the I think ds-157 form that you take to the bank with you.

GOOD luck to both of you

GOD BLESS

Rosie and David

the vaccinations are just half of the medical requirement. when you get your NOA2 you/your fiancee should receive an email/mail saying that she's already assigned an visa applicant no. and is eligible to apply for a visa which is comprised of passing the medical and passing the interview.

when you get this notice you can call the USEM hotline right away to schedule for an interview. the medical usually takes just two days if your fiancee is completely healthy but others schedule it two weeks before the interview to give allowance for any issues that might come up during the medical.

if she passes the medical, she is given vaccinations on the second day and her results and passport are forwarded to the embassy.

click on "forums" (home page) then K1 process/application for all other info you'll need

[BRB 6]

Thanks for the feedback. She is getting the vaccinations now and she will be able to present the documentation at the medical interview. I think it will be cheaper for her to get them there than here in the states. She can get the HPV for about 3500 pesos ... I think. The HEPA A & B will run about 10,000 pesos for the full series of each. If anyone else has any information please share.

[Zen Den 18]

Thanks for the feedback. She is getting the vaccinations now and she will be able to present the documentation at the medical interview. I think it will be cheaper for her to get them there than here in the states. She can get the HPV for about 3500 pesos ... I think. The HEPA A & B will run about 10,000 pesos for the full series of each. If anyone else has any information please share.

hey brb, your fiancee is not required to get vaccinations other than what is covered by the medical fee. you'll already be paying more than P10k, think about it. whatever vaccines fit her age will be given her after the medical.

however, if the expense is no issue to you, the HPV vaccine as far as i know is for 26 yrs and below so that one is ok as an addition to what she'll get from the medical package and you'll definitely save money if she gets HEPA A&B in the phils too.

[BRB 6]

Thanks

You mean the medical fee includes the shots also? This is the first time I have heard that. I still think I will have her get the longer duration ones to get them out of the way in the Phil.

Edited September 26, 2009 by BRB

[marriedtomrg 141]

Yes, the medical fee includes the shots.

The doctor doing the immunization interview will assess her, ask her what illnesses she has had already, like measles, mumps, chicken pox (she will be asked to show a scar), etc.

After that the doctor will say what shots will be administered to your girl and mark them down on her vaccination form.

The rest of the vaccines that need to be taken over time should be administered in the U.S. and completed before she files for adjustment of status.

Thanks

You mean the medical fee includes the shots also? This is the first time I have heard that. I still think I will have her get the longer duration ones to get them out of the way in the Phil.