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My wife is bringing her parents here to live. They are in Russia. The process is going fine, but we're concerned about the medical exam and the required vaccinations. The Dept. of State web site has a LONG list of vaccinations they may or may not be required to have. This is at:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1331.html

According to this web site, the examining physician will determine, based on their age, health, medical history, etc., which vaccinations to require. They are both in their 70's. Can anyone give an idea of which ones they will most likely require?

Thanks so much,

Ron M.

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I am going to ask but how are they going to deal with Medical Insurance here?

A question often asked but for which no one has come up with an answer.

Unless you are stinking rich.

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I am going to ask but how are they going to deal with Medical Insurance here?

A question often asked but for which no one has come up with an answer.

Unless you are stinking rich.

I would be grateful if this could stay on topic. That is a serious question, but I don't want to open that can of worms here. Thank you.

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My wife is bringing her parents here to live. They are in Russia. The process is going fine, but we're concerned about the medical exam and the required vaccinations. The Dept. of State web site has a LONG list of vaccinations they may or may not be required to have. This is at:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1331.html

According to this web site, the examining physician will determine, based on their age, health, medical history, etc., which vaccinations to require. They are both in their 70's. Can anyone give an idea of which ones they will most likely require?

Thanks so much,

Ron M.

Hello for what I know TDAP and MMR are a must at least here in the UK and some are required when you are over 60's..I suggest you to go to the Russia,Belarus and Ukraine forum and ask the same question there or even have a look on the US Embassy in Moscow website .

Good Luck

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Hello for what I know TDAP and MMR are a must at least here in the UK and some are required when you are over 60's..I suggest you to go to the Russia,Belarus and Ukraine forum and ask the same question there or even have a look on the US Embassy in Moscow website .

Good Luck

I'm not sure that the MMR is age appropriate. Most of us over 50 something had at least measles and mumps growing up and are generally immune and thus don't need the MMR. TDAP is not necessary but optional for those over 65 years old.

Check the CDC for specifics. http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/adult-schedule.htm

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I did not have to have MMR.

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I'm not sure that the MMR is age appropriate. Most of us over 50 something had at least measles and mumps growing up and are generally immune and thus don't need the MMR. TDAP is not necessary but optional for those over 65 years old.

Check the CDC for specifics. http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/recs/schedules/adult-schedule.htm

Well I'm 42 and here in the Uk when you have your medical they are giving you MMR and TDAP,specially TDAP that is valid only for 10 years so if you had a shot longer than that you need to get another shot. My GP asked me to get a blood test to check my immunity levels on measles and mumps because I don't remember having has a child but already got my TDAP last Monday!By the way I'm the beneficiary.

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I-130 SENT 2012/01/20

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I-130 NOA2 2012/06/12

NVC receiv 2012/07/02

NVC case # 2012/07/13

DS-3032 emailed 2012/07/13

AOS paid 2012/07/20

AOS sent 2012/07/23

DS-3032 Accepted 2012/07/24

IV paid 2012/07/25

IV/DS-230 sent 2012/07/26

RFE missing pay stubs 2012/08/03

Case completed 2012/08/16

Inteview Date 2012/10/16

221g (new co-sponsor and proof of domicile for my son) crazy stuff!

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Well I'm 42 and here in the Uk when you have your medical they are giving you MMR and TDAP,specially TDAP that is valid only for 10 years so if you had a shot longer than that you need to get another shot. My GP asked me to get a blood test to check my immunity levels on measles and mumps because I don't remember having has a child but already got my TDAP last Monday!By the way I'm the beneficiary.

In the US if you were born before 1957 MMR is not age appropriate. If you are over 65 then TDAP is optional.

OP's inlaws are in their 70s

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Ban shredded cheese. Make America Grate Again .

Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day.  Deport him and you never have to feed him again.

I started out with nothing, and I still have most of it.

I went bald but I kept my comb.  I just couldn't part with it.

My name is not Richard Edward but my friends still call me DickEd

If your pet has a bladder infection, urine trouble.

"Watch out where the huskies go, and don't you eat that yellow snow."

I fired myself from cleaning the house. I didn't like my attitude and I got caught drinking on the job.

My kid has A.D.D... and a couple of F's

Carrots improve your vision.  Alcohol doubles it.

A dung beetle walks into a bar and asks " Is this stool taken?"

Breaking news.  They're not making yardsticks any longer.

Hemorrhoids?  Shouldn't they be called Assteroids?

If life gives you melons, you might be dyslexic.

If you suck at playing the trumpet, that may be why.

Dogs can't take MRI's but Cat scan.

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Well I'm 42 and here in the Uk when you have your medical they are giving you MMR and TDAP,specially TDAP that is valid only for 10 years so if you had a shot longer than that you need to get another shot. My GP asked me to get a blood test to check my immunity levels on measles and mumps because I don't remember having has a child but already got my TDAP last Monday!By the way I'm the beneficiary.

Just a boy.

Still fascinated to find out the Medical Insurance solution....................

Well I'm 42 and here in the Uk when you have your medical they are giving you MMR and TDAP,specially TDAP that is valid only for 10 years so if you had a shot longer than that you need to get another shot. My GP asked me to get a blood test to check my immunity levels on measles and mumps because I don't remember having has a child but already got my TDAP last Monday!By the way I'm the beneficiary.

Just a boy.

Still fascinated to find out the Medical Insurance solution....................

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Just a boy.

Still fascinated to find out the Medical Insurance solution....................

Just a boy.

Still fascinated to find out the Medical Insurance solution....................

Lol...Well I worked before in the US for more than 10 years in the 90's so I think my 40 quarters...plus I had a health insurance already for a few years even not using I pay just in case...so I see myself cover for now!!

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AOS paid 2012/07/20

AOS sent 2012/07/23

DS-3032 Accepted 2012/07/24

IV paid 2012/07/25

IV/DS-230 sent 2012/07/26

RFE missing pay stubs 2012/08/03

Case completed 2012/08/16

Inteview Date 2012/10/16

221g (new co-sponsor and proof of domicile for my son) crazy stuff!

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You qualify on your own right, but the vast majority of elderly parents coming to the US will not.

If there is a solution it would be nice for the OP to share it.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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You qualify on your own right, but the vast majority of elderly parents coming to the US will not.

If there is a solution it would be nice for the OP to share it.

I do understand that is very difficult for some parents and a health insurance doesn't come chip! :unsure:

I-130 SENT 2012/01/20

I-130 NOA1 2012/01/24

I-130 NOA2 2012/06/12

NVC receiv 2012/07/02

NVC case # 2012/07/13

DS-3032 emailed 2012/07/13

AOS paid 2012/07/20

AOS sent 2012/07/23

DS-3032 Accepted 2012/07/24

IV paid 2012/07/25

IV/DS-230 sent 2012/07/26

RFE missing pay stubs 2012/08/03

Case completed 2012/08/16

Inteview Date 2012/10/16

221g (new co-sponsor and proof of domicile for my son) crazy stuff!

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My wife is bringing her parents here to live. They are in Russia. The process is going fine, but we're concerned about the medical exam and the required vaccinations. The Dept. of State web site has a LONG list of vaccinations they may or may not be required to have. This is at:

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/info/info_1331.html

According to this web site, the examining physician will determine, based on their age, health, medical history, etc., which vaccinations to require. They are both in their 70's. Can anyone give an idea of which ones they will most likely require?

Thanks so much,

Ron M.

hi..am nearing 60 and my vaccines are all not age appropriate coz some vaccines are not appropriate for those born before 1957..

 
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