Immunizations Needed??

[David & Diana R 1,005]

My Filipina wife has no immunization record at all. I found the list of the required immunizations and there are at least 14 shots required. I have read various things. Some say you should have all the immunizations before your medical exam at Lukes. Some say immunizations are included at Lukes. What is the truth? For example I know that I needed the Hep B vaccination to visit the Philippines and it required 2 shots at least one month apart. I have read that one should come to the medical exam at St Lukes with a complete immunization record? My wife is 19 and has no record of any immunizations. I have called Chon Hua Hospital in Cebu 10 times and no one knows how to obtain these vaccines for my wife. Can anyone help? I mean if she does not have the shots until she arrives at St Lukes wont that slow down the process of getting the exam results to the embassy? Should I get her the Hep A and B shots at least since they can take over a month in between? I mean what shots does a 19 year old need? Apparently no one at CHONG HUA HOSPITAL has any idea. I have spoken to 6 doctors already there and they say they only give the flu shot and pneumonia. What the heck? How do we expedite this process? Does anyone know a doctor in Cebu that can and will give all of the required shots? We just received our NOA2...when can she go to St Lukes? She will have to fly to Manila 2 times? Once for the medical and once for the interview? I am so confused and tired of all the lack of answers at the hospital. PLEASE HELP.

[SteveKarlaMayer 21]

I don't have immunization record as well since my mom lost it when I was 3. But I guess it wouldn't be a problem because St. Luke's will choose what vaccine they will give to your fiance regardless if she has a record with her or not.

God bless.

[apple21 953]

If she doesn't have any immunization record, that's fine, she can still proceed with her medical exam at SLEC.

The SLEC physicians will determine what vaccine/s to give her. You don't need to get vaccines from other doctors or clinics.

The vaccine/s that SLEC will give are already included in the medical fee. You don't have to pay individually for the vaccine/s anymore.

[Jon and Gay 3]

for the Filipino going to US (spouse and fiance) it suppose to be in St. Lukes as indicated in Commission of Filipino Overseas (CFO) If you have the interview date, she can go to St. Lukes few days before the interview, she can stay in Manila for that week maybe (about the time of release of the medical exam that I dont know). But she can take the medical exam upon knowing her interview date.

Please refer to the link below for the steps in Medical Exam of St. Lukes.

http://www.slec.ph/us-visa-applicants.shtml#flowchart

[biaobiao 40]

included in the fees. Don't worry.

[Tahoma 2,292]

1. Your wife does not need an immunization record for her medical at St. Lukes.

2. Don't get any shots before the medical exam. They are included in the price of the medical.

3. Forget the "required" immunizations. Your wife won't be getting 14 shots at St. Lukes. Most of those vaccinations on the "required" list are not age appropriate. She'll get anywhere from two to four vaccinations...TDap...MMR...and Varicella (if she hasn't had the chicken pox before). Also, they'll give her a flu shot if it's still flu season.

4. The vaccinations at St. Lukes will not slow down the process.

5. One vaccination requires two doses. I forget which one it is, but don't worry about it because she can get the second dose when she gets to the U.S.

6. Your wife can complete the medical a week or so before her interview.

7. Your wife can either fly to Manila twice, once for the medical and once for the interview, or she can spend a week or so in Manila and get everything done during the same trip.

[Mojoe 0]

Your just wasting your time talking to Doctors or Hospitals in Cebu City. They have nothing to do with the VISA process. Hence, they know absolutely nothing about it. Lower your blood pressure, no one in Cebu cares.