vaccination Influenzae type b (Hib)

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Hi everyone,

I went to see my doctor here in france so she can give me prescription for my vaccinations.

There s just one problem with the one for Influenzae type b (Hib), cause apparently, in france, she just can prescribe it for child, or adults without spleen...

Did anybody have the same problem?

What am i supposed to when i get to medical consultation?

Thanks in advance for your answers.

[Alex :) 0]

I had the same concern prior to my medical, so i can set your mind at ease. The HIB shot is only given to children and chances are didnt exist when you were growing up, its not something to stress about, you wont need the injection at all if you never had it as a child.

most important are the 2nd MMR shot, and an up to date Tetanus (MMR is only given ONCE typically in Europe, but at least twice in the USA)

Edited June 23, 2010 by Alex :)

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[quote name=Alex ' date='23 June 2010 - 02:03 PM' timestamp='1277294634' post='4021357]

I had the same concern prior to my medical, so i can set your mind at ease. The HIB shot is only given to children and chances are didnt exist when you were growing up, its not something to stress about, you wont need the injection at all if you never had it as a child.

most important are the 2nd MMR shot, and an up to date Tetanus (MMR is only given ONCE typically in Europe, but at least twice in the USA)

Ok, thank you for your answer. It s a relief!

well, my doctor prescribe me for MMR, but i m not sure about tetanos, so i ll double check, tonight.

Thanks!!!!

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The HIB vaccination is given to infants and children in the US. Rountinely not given to children older than 5 years old, because HIB disease is rare in people over 5 years old. Mostly likely will not harm you if you get it as an adult. However, it is not a requirement by USCIS because of your age. To be up to date for the AOS, you need have or have started the series for MMR, Td or Tdap and the varicella vaccine. If you want to look into it further you can check out this link: http://www.cdc.gov/i...nstructions.pdf

The tetanus vaccine is given every ten years. If you have had it within that the last ten years, you should be fine. If you have a choice between the Td and the Tdap, I would go with the Tdap. The rate of pertusis is increasing in some regions of the US.

Good Luck

Edited June 23, 2010 by prettyunique

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The HIB vaccination is given to infants and children in the US. Rountinely not given to children older than 5 years old, because HIB disease is rare in people over 5 years old. Mostly likely will not harm you if you get it as an adult. However, it is not a requirement by USCIS because of your age. To be up to date for the AOS, you need have or have started the series for MMR, Td or Tdap and the varicella vaccine. If you want to look into it further you can check out this link: http://www.cdc.gov/i...nstructions.pdf

The tetanus vaccine is given every ten years. If you have had it within that the last ten years, you should be fine. If you have a choice between the Td and the Tdap, I would go with the Tdap. The rate of pertusis is increasing in some regions of the US.

Good Luck

Ok, thank you very much for your help!