Vaccinations

[Martin and Tricia 0]

Hi.

I have a question about the vaccinations ?

do i need them before the medical exam, or will i get the ones they recommend there ?

And which ones do i need (100%) ?

[Bobby+Umit 161]

You can - just make sure you can prove it for the medical.

Current vaccination requirements

Immigrants must go through a medical screening for certain diseases and receive vaccinations to help protect the public’s health. Immigrants are screened―

• before coming to the United States, when seeking permanent residence, OR
• in the United States, when changing their visa status to become permanent residents.

Currently, immigration law requires that immigrants have proof of vaccination against―

• Mumps
• Measles
• Rubella
• Polio
• Tetanus and diphtheria
• Pertussis
• Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib)
• Hepatitis B
• Any other vaccinations recommended by CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

Source

[Martin and Tricia 0]

sounds good. then it's only Hepatitis B i need (have the other ones). so no need of hepatitis A?

Edited April 11, 2011 by Martin and Tricia

[C&Vw 0]

You can - just make sure you can prove it for the medical.

Source

Hi, here is what I received by the Doctor before the appoiment. A lot of vaccinations you already had it, when your are a child, so if you keep your vaccination records you just need a few that you will need to update.

Where I live some you get at the doctor office, usually this ones are the most important and others you have to get prior the doctor appoiment in case you need them. Also when you make the doctor appoiment they will send the list with the vaccinatios that apply for you. It depends on your age, and also your records.

Below is the list I got:

Varicella (Chickenpox) - If you have not had the disease.

Age range: from 01 years of age

MMR (Measles Mumps + Rubella +)

Age range: from 01 to 52 years

Hepatitis B

Age range: 0 to 19 years

Meningococcal

Age range: from 11 to 18 years

Pneumonia

Age range: birth to 59 months and 65 years

Influenza (Flu)

Age range: from 50 years

Vaccines required by the U.S. Consulate, which only has NO HEALTH POST

TD (Tetanus and Diphtheria) - Age range: from 07 years

DTP - 2 months to 6 years

HIB - 2 months to 4 years

Polio - 2 months to 17 years

Rotavirus (oral) - 2 months to 6 months

Hepatitis A - 12 months to 23 months

I hope it help,

[Martin and Tricia 0]

thanks. it helped.

[YuAndDan 153]

You can - just make sure you can prove it for the medical.

Current vaccination requirements

Immigrants must go through a medical screening for certain diseases and receive vaccinations to help protect the public’s health. Immigrants are screened―

• before coming to the United States, when seeking permanent residence, OR
• in the United States, when changing their visa status to become permanent residents.

Currently, immigration law requires that immigrants have proof of vaccination against―

• Mumps
• Measles
• Rubella
• Polio
• Tetanus and diphtheria
• Pertussis
• Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib)
• Hepatitis B
• Any other vaccinations recommended by CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices

Source

Keep in mind that is the big list that covers all ages, however for age 18-64 you are only required a few.

Age 18 - 64 are required to have:

• MMR
• Td
• Variccella (AKA Chicken Pox)
• The FLU if in season

Table of required vaccinations: http://www.cdc.gov/i...tions.html#tbl1

http://www.cdc.gov/m...mmunization.pdf

Edited April 11, 2011 by YuAndDan

[YuAndDan 153]

Note The K-1 can start them overseas, but they are not a requirement of the visa and in most countries not needed for the visa medical, they are a requirement of immigrations, so need to be done for adjustment of status..

[Moomin 292]

Hei there!,

I wouldn't do too much about it if I was you. I just had the medical in Denmark and they took note of my vaccination record and date of last tetanus vaccination. You can get them at the clinic if you're missing any but they are helpful if you call them up or email them with questions. The clinic in Aarhus doesn't need your case number. That's why I went ahead and had the medical overwith before recieving NOA2(around the 5 month mark) so there wouldn't be any delays. The embassy actually sent me a mail saying they recieved my medical and they'd pair it up with the i-129F/K1 as soon as they recieved it.

Good luck on your journey : )