Way to Confirm Prior Vaccinations

[M&K2010 26]

Hi everyone, I wanted to start this thread to pass on some information regarding vaccinations and how to get confirmation that you have received them. At least in Canada for sure, thinking other countries would have the same if not similar procedures. I researched and made calls to Health Canada and my family doctor with regards to this. I live in Ontario, Canada and was born here so I have been required to have certain vaccinations done throughout my life. The unfortunate thing I came across was that I only had documentation from my baby book my parents kept for the ones I had when I was a baby. My family doctor informed me that I could simply have a blood test done that confirms that I have the vaccinations required for immigration. She has given me a copy of this document which is from Health Canada to bring to my medical exam when needed. I believe the proper name for the test is an Antibody Titer Test. Hope this helps anyone who has been wondering how to confirm past vaccinations. Good luck to everyone on this adventure we all share! 😊

Edited April 13, 2017 by M&K2010

[Ahoy01 31]

Thank you! this is very useful information. I was wondering if I should vaccinate myself since I don't have the records.

[M&K2010 26]

14 hours ago, Eli01 said:

Thank you! this is very useful information. I was wondering if I should vaccinate myself since I don't have the records.

You're welcome, happy to hear that this information was useful.  Once I got my blood test back, I only had to get one vaccination. Which was administered by my family doctor. She then gave me an immunization card with the vaccine she gave me and the papers from Health Canada that show what I have immunity to. 

Wishing you well on the rest of your journey. 😊