Vaccines

[Kaptan 0]

Hi,

My family and I have our medical exam tomorrow and are a bit nervous about the vaccines. Our daughter's vaccinations are up to date but neither I nor my wife have our vaccine records available. Because of that, it looks like we will each have to do 10-11 vaccines in one go. This is probably more of a question for a health forum, but has anyone done so many vaccines in one day, and is there any reason to be worried regarding any potential adverse health effects? Would we each get 10-11 separate needle shots or are some of the vaccinations combined? Will the doctor be able to do an antibody test and determine which vaccines we would not have to take, or would we just have to do all of them in the absence of a record?

My wife has the beginnings of a cold as of today, and I have heard it is not recommended for sick people to take shots. Does anyone know if this is true? What if it is the doctor's medical opinion that we delay the shots? Would we have to reschedule the consulate interview as well (our interview date is only around two weeks away, and we were told the clinic would take around a week to prepare the medical exam results)? If so, would we have to call and reschedule, or would we just show up with what we have and the visa officer would determine if they would postpone the interview/assign a new date?

TIA for any feedback you may be able to provide.

[Dualie 185]

I am no authority, but even when I joined the military we were not given that many shots in one go. For me, I had no vaccination record so I went to my doctor for a blood test to show what I required, and it came back that I only needed two, which she gave me. An antibody blood test would take time to process, and I don't know if panel physicians do this. I kind of doubt it. That type of bloodwork should be done beforehand.

You may be able to get some at the medical, but they may not have all on hand. My advise to you would be to postpone the medicals and see if you can get a similar blood test where you live. You may not need as many shots as you think.

It is usually best to try and have the vaccination work done well in advance of your medical because some shots come in a series. I hope everything works out for you. Good luck.

Edited February 13, 2015 by Dualie

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

I'd say don't panic, and don't go rushing off to get a bunch you might not need either. We were in the same position, and most of the vaccines we had "aged out" on. I think we only got revaccinated with MMR (not a bad idea right now at all) and one other, can't remember which. The doctors will also not administer anything contra-indicated by a current medical condition. They are doctors first and foremost, remember They would then sign a temporary waiver and she would have a certain time to get the vaccination.

Edited February 13, 2015 by SusieQQQ

[adinutzyc21 2]

So, would they accept the antibody test? I've been trying to figure out which vaccinations I already have and to find proof for them, but it's kind of difficult to dig them out.

[SusieQQQ 11,586]

So, would they accept the antibody test? I've been trying to figure out which vaccinations I already have and to find proof for them, but it's kind of difficult to dig them out.

Some panel doctors perform an antibody test, not all. You'd have to check with yours, and also to see if they would accept such results if not done by them.

Edited February 13, 2015 by SusieQQQ