no vaccination record pls help

[ms. J& mr.N 1]

i dont have a vaccination record back in my country..I migrated here in Canada and still doen't have any vaccination record. Can i go to my family doctor to get the shots needed prior to coming for a medical k1 visa appointment?( will it save me money?)anybody who went through the same process?or should i just get those shots during my medica k1 visa appointment?

[Flames9_RN 358]

i dont have a vaccination record back in my country..I migrated here in Canada and still doen't have any vaccination record. Can i go to my family doctor to get the shots needed prior to coming for a medical k1 visa appointment?( will it save me money?)anybody who went through the same process?or should i just get those shots during my medica k1 visa appointment?

One can go to your family DR and get a titr test done and see if you have had the shots in the past---and they can give you all the required shots as well!! Much better going this route then waiting until the last minute. Cheers

[Krikit 1,164]

Is there a vaccination program in your native country and were you vaccinated there?

[CarolinaGirl 2]

My husband just had all of the shots done at a travel clinic. He had already had one of the ones listed, but since our medical covered that one we just had it re-done for free and paid for the T-Dap. I think it was $50. If you're doing it now though you'll need a flu shot as well which may cost more unless you qualify to get it free.

[Gypsyangel 11]

I second the titres test. To me, it's a lot easier than trying to chase down medical records. And probably easier on your body than getting shots that you may not need.

Like flames said, you just go to your family doctor, they take blood and they give you a report that confirms the vaccinations you've had and what you need. I brought that to my medical and it was fine. I think it takes a week or maybe two. My doctor charged me $50, but most don't charge you.

I found out from this blood test that all I needed was a tetanus which they did when I did my medical. Easy peasy.