Having problems getting Hep B vaccine. Help

[AFQuaid 18]

I need the Heppitutis (sp?) B vaccine to complete my approval for the K-1 (as posted in the Embassy area) but my GP will not supply it where can I go? I'm willing to pay but dunno where to turn to to obtain it as required if my own GP says he don't have it because it isn't cost effective. The lady at the medical center offered to give it me there but I didn't have the money on me and going back to London ISN'T an option.

Help. Manchester area anybody know?

[Angelica 0]

British Airways..... they have several "travel " clinics down south..give them a call and see if there's one near you. Any jabs you haven't had you'll get when you have your medical, can't remember the going rate. My doc wouldn't give me MMR so I had mine at the medical. Don't panic !!

Kim

[Lizzy 0]

Look in your phone book for private doctors, they do them.

The medical exam doctor did them for me!

[Jaylen Brit 0]

Yeah if in doubt the visa medical have ALL the shots you need (you're SURE you need Hep B? Its age specific - maybe you are very young ) - I didn't think BA still did the shot clinic - glad to hear they still do

[iceyspots 0]

If I'm not mistaken, the Hep B shot is a series of 3...

"How many shots do I need to be protected against HBV and HAV infections?

The hepatitis B vaccine series consists of three doses spaced out over approximately 6 months.

The hepatitis A series consists of two doses given 6-18 months apart. If you started either series but didn't get all the doses, you should continue where you left off.

A combined hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccine has been developed for adults who need protection against both HAV and HBV infections. This vaccine consists of three doses given over a 6-month period."

source : http://www.immunize.org/catg.d/p4115.htm

Are you sure it is HEP B ?

[Anyta Holland 0]

She's already gone to the Medical, that's why she's saying that going to London again is not an option.

AFQuaid, have you tried private doctors? or maybe a hospital? Isn't there any way where your GP can help? i.e. ordering one in for you or giving you the rpescription to get it in the pharmacy or something?

[rebeccajo 14]

Since when have things changed that ANY vaccines are required by the London consulate to issue a visa? I mean seriously. It used to be that docs were required to inform applicants of the vaccines required to do AOS later on, but they didn't have to do them to sign off on the medical. That is why the DS-3025 is completed - so vaccine information is available in order to approve or decline AOS.

Has it changed? Can't Fi have this vaccine done in the states if she desires?

[TracyTN 237]

Could this one be because the Hep B vaccine is administered in three steps (and they require at least step 1 to be done prior to travel to the US)?

[JenT 0]

I thought HepB was only a requirement for someone age 19 and under... and NOT a requirement for the K1 but for the AOS...

Jen

[Jenn! 918]

I thought HepB was only a requirement for someone age 19 and under... and NOT a requirement for the K1 but for the AOS...

Jen

It's not required for the AOS.

[JenT 0]

I thought HepB was only a requirement for someone age 19 and under... and NOT a requirement for the K1 but for the AOS...

Jen

It's not required for the AOS.

Proof of being current on all vaccinations is required. If someone falls into the age category of needing whatever vaccines are on the list, they must have them done.

[TracyTN 237]

That, and the fact that complete vaccinations are not required for K1 visas until AOS time.

http://www.usembassy.org.uk/cons_new/visa/iv/vaccine.html

[rebeccajo 14]

Jen complete vaccines ARE NOT required for issuance of the visa. They are required however for AOS.

Fiona is 18 so that is probably our answer!