What vaccination proof is needed from UK for D-260

[Dan&Ellen 1]

I'm currently filling out the D-260 online.

I'm wondering what vaccines I needed and what proof is required

The form just says under US law. I have found different lists in different places. The ones I have found:

• Mumps - Had when I was a child but only handwritten card as proof
• Measles - Had when I was a child but only handwritten card as proof
• Rubella - Had when I was a child but only handwritten card as proof
• Polio - Had when I was a child but only handwritten card as proof
• Tetanus and diphtheria - Had when I was a child but only handwritten card as proof
• Pertussis - Had whenh I was a baby but no proof
• Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) 0 - No idea what this is
• Hepatitis A - Think I've had
• Hepatitis B - Think I've had
• Rotavirus - Don't think I've had
• Meningococcal disease - Had only handwritten card as proof
• Varicella - Never had
• Pneumococcal disease - Don't think I've had

Are there any others? I don't know what to enter on the form. The only chouces are yes or no -explain. What do I put in the explanation? We never used to get vaccination certificates in this country and I have no idea if/when I'll be able to get the medical records, especially as I think I had some in school and not at my doctor. The school won't have the records any longer I'm sure.

[Dan&Ellen 1]

I've read that they can test your blood for immunity, does this get done at the medical?

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Here are the shots needed for 19 through 59 years of age:

Td or Tdap - Tetanus/diptheria/pertussis or get DT, DTP or DtaP and it will be accepted also. The latest shot must be no longer than 10 years ago or you need a booster. If you have a record of receiving pertussis, then the Td is okay for the booster.

MMR - (if born in 1957 or later)-Mumps/measles/rubella. It's two doses in your life, but if you get the first dose, and 4 weeks haven't passed by your medical, they will waive the second dose for "insufficient time interval". If you only had one dose as a child, get a second one before the medical.

Varicella - Not routinely given in the UK . A history of having chickenpox excuses you from the shot. They take your word for it at the visa medical exam. Also for CR1 visas, a waiver is allowed for "not routinely available". (this isn't true for K1s who can get the shot in the US).

Influenza Required during flu season only, October 1 through March 31. This was a new recommendation dated November 2010 for all ages over 6 months. Older lists will say flu shots for over age 50. It changed. The list on the London embassy website is out of date since 2009. Dont follow it.

Take any record you have like the card you mention or the little red book you Mum may have had for school shots to your medical exam. If there are any you know you need, then get them ahead of time at your doctor, likely free. They can also give them at the medical exam but will cost you.

Testing the blood for immunity is not part of the medical exam at Knightsbridge clinic

[Dan&Ellen 1]

Here are the shots needed for 19 through 59 years of age:

Td or Tdap - Tetanus/diptheria/pertussis or get DT, DTP or DtaP and it will be accepted also. The latest shot must be no longer than 10 years ago or you need a booster. If you have a record of receiving pertussis, then the Td is okay for the booster.

Thanks for your reply. Do you mean if I have had the TD booster in the last 10 years and received the Pertussis at any time then I don't need the Pertussis booster? Or since I had the Pertussis more than 10 years ago I need a booster. I had TD but I don't have proof of my recent booster does that mean I will need to get it again if I can't get hold of the medical records?

Also I had chicken pox and I think I had both MMR vaccines. Does this mean I am good or only need the Pertussis shot?

Also what should I put on the form? Should I put no and enter will obtain before the medical as an explanation?

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

They don't take your word for immunization. You have to produce some kind of record with name of shot and date given. They will take your word that you had chickenpox.

There is no Pertussis booster. The shot Tdap listed covers 3 diseases. T D and P tetanus/diptheria/pertussis. The list says Td or Tdap. Normally if somebody has had a pertussis jab, they follow up with the T and D parts, which is a particular shot for adults that combines vaccines into one jab. If they have no record of any shots, then they usually get the one that covers all 3.

You can have a blood titre test to check if you are immune if your NHS doctor would do it. He may charge you. Or you could just go in to see the practice nurse and get whatever you don't have proof of for free and be done. If you get shots right before the medical exam, then you get a waiver for any that might need a second dose after 4 weeks wait time has passed. You do not have to delay immigration waiting out a time spacing between shots where two doses are the norm.

[Dan&Ellen 1]

Ok so what should I say in the form because I am filling that out now?

I definitely have proof of both MMR Jabs and the TDaP.

I might be able to get proof of the TD Booster but will get it before the medical if not.

Edited March 2, 2014 by Dan&Ellen

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

Ok so what should I say in the form because I am filling that out now?

Oh, forgot to answer that part. I have never seen that newish online form so have no idea exactly what it is asking, in what format, or what context. Can't help with that one.

[Dan&Ellen 1]

Oh, forgot to answer that part. I have never seen that newish online form so have no idea exactly what it is asking, in what format, or what context. Can't help with that one.

It just asks:

"Do you have documentation to establish that you have received vaccinations in accordance with U.S. law? "

If you select no there is a box to explain.

If I selected yes but didn't manage to get the TD before the medical would it be a problem (i.e. they say I was lying and investigate) or would I just have to pay for it there and then.

Would it delay the process if I select no and enter something along the lines of:

"Have MMR and TDaP documentation, had Chicken Pox as child, will obtain TD Booster record before medical".

(I don't think I will have the interview or medical before March 31st considering how long things have been taking so I probably won't need that jab)

[NikLR 13,227]

The handwritten documentation that comes from a health clinic or doctor's office if normally fine. My daughter's entire vaccination record is hand written.

However mumps and measles vaccinations can wear off as adults.

You can go to your family doctor and ask if you can be checked for immunity for mumps, measles, rubella, varicella (chicken pox) and then I suggest getting a free Tdap (or dtap) booster before you leave the UK as it will likely not be free once you are in the USA. That lasts about 10 years fyi.

If you do not have proof of immunity right now then check no on the DS-260 and explain you'll be vaccinated at or before the medical exam and before the interview. It's not a make or break question unless you never end up with the proof of immunization.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

I don't think anybody analyzes this form in great detail except maybe the interviewer on the day of the Interview. You act like the medical people will see the DS-260 and investigate you. They will never see anything but your police certificate. They never see your immigration file. They are just a contracted clinic.

No, will be immunized before medical exam- sounds like a good answer to me.

[Dan&Ellen 1]

I don't think anybody analyzes this form in great detail except maybe the interviewer on the day of the Interview. You act like the medical people will see the DS-260 and investigate you.

I just don't want to take any chances.

Anyway thanks Nick and NLR for your replies, they've been very helpful.

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

I just don't want to take any chances.

Anyway thanks Nick and NLR for your replies, they've been very helpful.

I get it. You're British. You worry.

Everything comes down to the interview day. That is the only person who makes a decision.

American spouse got a new address, new job? Tell them on Interview day.

You got a new passport with a different number? Tell them on Interview day.

Need shots? Interviewer must see them recorded on medical form on Interview day.

Spelled your Father's name wrong on form? Tell them on Interview day.

Forgot to say you visited Turkey in 2009? Tell them on Interview day.

The point is...nobody is evaluating your answers until Interview day. They are just collecting forms and documents. I would bet $1000 that nobody reads your answers on the form except the interviewer in the few minutes before your number is called to approached his/her window. You will speak to him for about 5-10 minutes at a London interview unless you have a really complicated case with criminal charges and such that will require extra discussion.

[Dan&Ellen 1]

If noone has been reading anything then why on Earth has it taken a year to get to this point for a very uncomplicated case!

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

If noone has been reading anything then why on Earth has it taken a year to get to this point for a very uncomplicated case!

I was speaking of the part past USCIS and the petition, when your case is turned over to the Dept of State.

But going back to the beginning, your petition was checked for the basic forms/documents to make sure you included all that was needed. They weren't evaluating what was said on the forms...only that you sent everything, properly signed, etc. Then it sat in a box waiting it's turn to be evaluated. Finally it was approved so you could move on to the actual visa application which you are working on now. That culminates at the decision maker who interviews you.

[TYorke1 9]

It just asks:

"Do you have documentation to establish that you have received vaccinations in accordance with U.S. law? "

If you select no there is a box to explain.

If I selected yes but didn't manage to get the TD before the medical would it be a problem (i.e. they say I was lying and investigate) or would I just have to pay for it there and then.

Would it delay the process if I select no and enter something along the lines of:

"Have MMR and TDaP documentation, had Chicken Pox as child, will obtain TD Booster record before medical".

(I don't think I will have the interview or medical before March 31st considering how long things have been taking so I probably won't need that jab)

Hi there

I had the same issue as you last month. I did not know what to put as I did not have the proof at the time of filling out the form. After speaking with NVC I was advised to tick "no" and explain in the box that I will be obtaining the required proof at the medical exam in time for the interview. I suggest you do the same if you have not done so already.

Cheers

Tim