Question re: immunizations in HCMC

[jmhull 2]

Hi everyone -- My husband and I (beneficiary) are still waiting for our NOA2, and I guess we're not yet anywhere very near to the Consulate/interview phase. I have been, nevertheless, doing some research to get myself prepared for the next steps, and found some conflicting information re: immunization paperwork with HCMC Consulate. When checking the list of required vaccinations for immigrant visa applicants, I realized I've already had almost all of immunizations on the list (before, not for immigration purpose). I've assumed that when the time comes for me to get my medical examination, all I'll need to do is to bring the valid records of past vaccinations with me and show them to the Panel Physician. They then should be able to verify those records and then fill out the vaccination sheet in my medication exam. report.

However, I just learnt the website of HCMC Consulate says vaccinations should be taken at (not mentioning anywhere "ONLY at" though) the Quarantine Service of HCMC. In different threads in this forum, other people mentioned things like "vaccinations are taken ONLY at Quarantine Service", or that visa applicant needs to get an immunization assessment report by Quarantine Center. Someone, in 2008, even said their past immunization records hadn't been even looked at and the person had to retake all the vaccines again. Is it true that it was the case? and is it still is? I'd appreciate hearing your experience with this, especially recent ones. Thanks!

Edited June 7, 2012 by jmhull

[ScottThuy 140]

its wrong.. You can get vaccinations at IOM or Cho Ray.. Just take the records of past vaccinations when you go in for the medical and that way they will have all the info they need to complete the vaccination record properly. get an extra copy when they complete it to have with you when you come to the US..

[jmhull 2]

its wrong.. You can get vaccinations at IOM or Cho Ray.. Just take the records of past vaccinations when you go in for the medical and that way they will have all the info they need to complete the vaccination record properly. get an extra copy when they complete it to have with you when you come to the US..

Great! Thanks for your response. It'd be good not to have a double dose of vaccinations in my body (plus all the time + expenses).