JAMAICA: Starting Shots BEFORE Medical

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

my wife had the same issue. lost her vaccine card and could not find records in buff bay, so she took them again. its about 4 or 5 shots. there is one that has a 6 week period between first and second shot. my wife will get the second in 2 weeks. you should start right now...

This is strange, I have never heard of an adult whon had to take that many shots. If you would look at the sho5ts that are required most of them are required as a child so an adult would only be taking those that are requirements for an adult. Also, never knew anyone who had to take a series of shots, unless your wife showed signs of TB that would be different.

Edited April 12, 2012 by LIFE'SJOURNEY

[trojam227 18]

Did the immigration doctor do a blood test on ur husband to see if he had those vaccines done previously is that what you mean ????

NO his regular GP did the blood test. He chose to have the titres done instead of getting shots, apart from Tdap which is a booster that we all are supposed to have every 10yrs. He knew he had MMR shot, and the chicken pox as a child...sure enough, his blood test showed immunity so he didn't have to repeat them.(i am a nurse so I knew this could be done instead) He hates jabs and deals better with blood draw?!

Edited April 12, 2012 by trojam227

[IslandLady 7]

This is strange, I have never heard of an adult whon had to take that many shots. If you would look at the sho5ts that are required most of them are required as a child so an adult would only be taking those that are requirements for an adult. Also, never knew anyone who had to take a series of shots, unless your wife showed signs of TB that would be different.

I'm thinking these same thing. Based on the info I read at this link - CDC - Technical Instructions to Panel Physicians re Vaccinations (scroll to the bottom of the page to see the table), I surmised that I would need 3-4 shots, depending on what's available here in Jamaica:

1. Tetanus booster
2. MMR (maybe?)
3. Varicella (available in Ja? Not sure)
4. Current 'flu shot (available in Ja? Not sure)

NO his regular GP did the blood test. He chose to have the titres done instead of getting shots, apart from Tdap which is a booster that we all are supposed to have every 10yrs. He knew he had MMR shot, and the chicken pox as a child...sure enough, his blood test showed immunity so he didn't have to repeat them.(i am a nurse so I knew this could be done instead) He hates jabs and deals better with blood draw?!

at the blood draw vs jabs!!! Thing is, I don't know that the titres are available in Jamaica either

[LIFE'SJOURNEY 970]

I'm thinking these same thing. Based on the info I read at this link - CDC - Technical Instructions to Panel Physicians re Vaccinations (scroll to the bottom of the page to see the table), I surmised that I would need 3-4 shots, depending on what's available here in Jamaica:

1. Tetanus booster
2. MMR (maybe?)
3. Varicella (available in Ja? Not sure)
4. Current 'flu shot (available in Ja? Not sure)

at the blood draw vs jabs!!! Thing is, I don't know that the titres are available in Jamaica either

Someone once said they did have this done, but it was with a private Dr. not at any of the clinics.

[Princessblack 21]

Hubby went with no card n got 2 shots. once u get ur interview date then schedule for the medical cuz u will need ur appointment le

tter to bring with u.

[abg 25]

This is strange, I have never heard of an adult whon had to take that many shots. If you would look at the sho5ts that are required most of them are required as a child so an adult would only be taking those that are requirements for an adult. Also, never knew anyone who had to take a series of shots, unless your wife showed signs of TB that would be different.

ok doc read,

Background

Under the immigration laws of the United States, a foreign national who applies for an immigrant visa abroad, or who seeks to adjust status to a permanent resident while in the United States, is required to receive vaccinations to prevent the following diseases:

Mumps

Measles

Rubella

Polio

Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids

Pertussis

Haemophilus influenzae type B

Hepatitis B

Any other vaccine-preventable diseases recommended by the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices

so if you do not have a record of these vaccines, you will be required to retake some. my wife had to take 4 vaccines and hepatitis b requires 2 shots 6 weeks apart according to her doctor to prevent possible complications. and doc the treatment for tb is a 6 to 9 month regimen of pills.

[abg 25]

Your wife's interview has just been scheduled, right? How soon will she be doing her medical? Has she spoken to anyone at the facility to find out if they will accept the shots that she's gotten already?

congrats on your cc. my wife will get her second hepatitis shot on monday and have medical on wed 4/18. will keep you informed..

[trojam227 18]

ok doc read,

Background

Under the immigration laws of the United States, a foreign national who applies for an immigrant visa abroad, or who seeks to adjust status to a permanent resident while in the United States, is required to receive vaccinations to prevent the following diseases:

Mumps

Measles

Rubella

Polio

Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids

Pertussis

Haemophilus influenzae type B

Hepatitis B

Any other vaccine-preventable diseases recommended by the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices

so if you do not have a record of these vaccines, you will be required to retake some. my wife had to take 4 vaccines and hepatitis b requires 2 shots 6 weeks apart according to her doctor to prevent possible complications. and doc the treatment for tb is a 6 to 9 month regimen of pills.

Not all these vaccines are age appropriate, so No not everyone will need ALL these vaccines. It will depend on Age, and the 18-64yr old catagory does not need this amount. Just an example; Haemophilus Influenza B vaccine is not given to anyone over the age of 5yrs (kids in the US have 4 before age 5 normally). Here is the actual post from Kingston Embassy RE:Immunizations #3

http://travel.state.gov/pdf/medical/KNG-MED-ENGL-0001-1002.pdf

Here is London's List of US Immunization Schedule (can't imagine it will vary much from country to country since it's all based on US Immigration laws) Read Page 7-8

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/unitedkingdom/164203/cons-visa/iv018a_medical.pdf

Edited April 13, 2012 by trojam227

[abg 25]

Not all these vaccines are age appropriate, so No not everyone will need ALL these vaccines. It will depend on Age, and the 18-64yr old catagory does not need this amount. Just an example; Haemophilus Influenza B vaccine is not given to anyone over the age of 5yrs (kids in the US have 4 before age 5 normally). Here is the actual post from Kingston Embassy RE:Immunizations #3

http://travel.state.gov/pdf/medical/KNG-MED-ENGL-0001-1002.pdf

Here is London's List of US Immunization Schedule (can't imagine it will vary much from country to country since it's all based on US Immigration laws) Read Page 7-8

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/unitedkingdom/164203/cons-visa/iv018a_medical.pdf

did you read my post. it included:- so if you do not have a record of these vaccines, you will be required to retake SOME. my wife had to take 4 vaccines and hepatitis b requires 2 shots 6 weeks apart

A doctor will tell you which ones. Also as an example, hepatitis B is mandatory in the us for kids and medical and hospital professionals and recommended for other at risk groups. if you are immigrating to the us it is mandatory

[trojam227 18]

did you read my post. it included:- so if you do not have a record of these vaccines, you will be required to retake SOME. my wife had to take 4 vaccines and hepatitis b requires 2 shots 6 weeks apart

A doctor will tell you which ones. Also as an example, hepatitis B is mandatory in the us for kids and medical and hospital professionals and recommended for other at risk groups. if you are immigrating to the us it is mandatory

Yes, hep b is highly recommended and mandatory for some people in the US...but, for certain age catagories it is NOT mandatory for immigration purposes. It probably should be, but unless your wife is under 18, it really wasn't necessary for visa. This is the most recent schedule of vaccines I could find on USCIS website..maybe someone else can do better, but this is what panel physicians would have received and should be following (technically): See pages 7-10

http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/Laws/Memoranda/Static%20Files%20Memoranda/VaccinationChanges121509.pdf

[IslandLady 7]

Hubby went with no card n got 2 shots. once u get ur interview date then schedule for the medical cuz u will need ur appointment le

tter to bring with u.

Oh for sure Princess... I'm IMPATIENTLY waiting for the interview date. If you don't mind my asking, what's your hubby's age group and what 2 shots did he receive?

congrats on your cc. my wife will get her second hepatitis shot on monday and have medical on wed 4/18. will keep you informed..

Okidokes!

Yes, hep b is highly recommended and mandatory for some people in the US...but, for certain age catagories it is NOT mandatory for immigration purposes. It probably should be, but unless your wife is under 18, it really wasn't necessary for visa. This is the most recent schedule of vaccines I could find on USCIS website..maybe someone else can do better, but this is what panel physicians would have received and should be following (technically): See pages 7-10

http://www.uscis.gov...anges121509.pdf

I'm with you on this one trojam... based on my reading the shots required are age-based... but at the end of the day it's what the panel physician says/does, after all our speculating and research. I'm not seeing hep shots in the chart for my age range. I'll definitely wait for the medical to have them determine what shots I need.

[trojam227 18]

Oh for sure Princess... I'm IMPATIENTLY waiting for the interview date. If you don't mind my asking, what's your hubby's age group and what 2 shots did he receive?

Okidokes!

I'm with you on this one trojam... based on my reading the shots required are age-based... but at the end of the day it's what the panel physician says/does, after all our speculating and research. I'm not seeing hep shots in the chart for my age range. I'll definitely wait for the medical to have them determine what shots I need.

Yeah, I guess you'll just have to wait and see. Hopefully you won't get stuck with any extras! Good luck islandlady and hope your interview goes smooth.

[IslandLady 7]

Yeah, I guess you'll just have to wait and see. Hopefully you won't get stuck with any extras! Good luck islandlady and hope your interview goes smooth.

Thanks Trojam!