Vaccinations in Jamaica

[IslandMate714 9]

Good evening all, I am wanting to get a jump on vaccines because I was told that they are pretty expensive when it comes time to take the medical. Can anyone tell me what vaccines are needed. My husband said that he's had all his vaccines since a child but was not sure if there's more that he needs now that he's an adult. I have searched the web and found a super long list of vaccines and just wanting to know if there are certain ones he will need to have before hand. Thank you!!! 

[IslandMate714 9]

I think I found the answer!!! 

• Mumps
• Measles
• Rubella
• Polio
• Tetanus and Diphtheria Toxoids
• Pertussis
• Haemophilus influenzae type B
• Hepatitis B
• Any other vaccine-preventable diseases recommended by the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices

I was looking in all the wrong places I think I found it!! 

[JD2017 34]

Not sure about Jamaica, but It’s hard to tell until he attends the medical appointment.  My fiancé had no records yet she was only required to get a few from that really long list.

Edited September 17, 2018 by JD2017

[Reqahmed 92]

I am pretty sure it's not all vaccines but again it's vary in country. Could be few. Sometimes they doesn't accept vaccination other than their own authorized clinics. 

Edited September 17, 2018 by Reqahmed

[crissyfisher 98]

2 hours ago, IslandMate714 said:

Good evening all, I am wanting to get a jump on vaccines because I was told that they are pretty expensive when it comes time to take the medical. Can anyone tell me what vaccines are needed. My husband said that he's had all his vaccines since a child but was not sure if there's more that he needs now that he's an adult. I have searched the web and found a super long list of vaccines and just wanting to know if there are certain ones he will need to have before hand. Thank you!!! 

I did mine in July and I paid about 28k for my vaccines there and I only got 3. U can let him go by the clinic which he was vaccinated at when he was a child to get some so it could cost u less that’s what I did. And what islandmate said is correct 

Edited September 17, 2018 by crissyfisher

[RochelleRJ 6]

I have heard that too....to go to the clinic and update your shots, but you can't tell them what its for or they will not do it...am I correct about this?

[Shelly25 68]

22 minutes ago, RochelleRJ said:

I have heard that too....to go to the clinic and update your shots, but you can't tell them what its for or they will not do it...am I correct about this?

Well they will ask what's the purpose and I believe it's best to be honest so they'll tell you which Vaccine u really need.

I lost my immunization record and went to my local Clinic and I was able to get the copy of my record and I'm currently receiving the shots I need.

[Shelly25 68]

26 minutes ago, RochelleRJ said:

I have heard that too....to go to the clinic and update your shots, but you can't tell them what its for or they will not do it...am I correct about this?

Just that some of the shots you'll have to pay for. Hepatitis B and Chicken pox shot.

I paid $2500 JMD for the Hep B shot but they don't have the Chicken pox shot gonna go to another clinic to see if I can get that one 

Edited September 17, 2018 by Shelly25

[RochelleRJ 6]

4 minutes ago, Shelly25 said:

Just that some of the shots you'll have to pay for. Hepatitis B and Chicken pox shot.

I paid $2500 JMD for the Hep B shot but they don't have the Chicken pox shot gonna go to another clinic to see if I can get that one 

 

6 minutes ago, Shelly25 said:

Well they will ask what's the purpose and I believe it's best to be honest so they'll tell you which Vaccine u really need.

I lost my immunization record and went to my local Clinic and I was able to get the copy of my record and I'm currently receiving the shots I need.

I know it is best to be honest especially when it comes to the government, but I have read previous posts that some just went to a clinic and just stated they wanted to update their immunizations

[Shelly25 68]

2 minutes ago, RochelleRJ said:

 

I know it is best to be honest especially when it comes to the government, but I have read previous posts that some just went to a clinic and just stated they wanted to update their immunizations

Ohhh. Well I went and requested my immunization record. And then I asked about the shots. The nurse asked me whats the purpose and I told her and she told me the shots I needed.

I wasn't the only person getting vaccine that day Everyone there was getting vaccine because they're immigrating Lol.

 

[RochelleRJ 6]

2 minutes ago, Shelly25 said:

Ohhh. Well I went and requested my immunization record. And then I asked about the shots. The nurse asked me whats the purpose and I told her and she told me the shots I needed.

I wasn't the only person getting vaccine that day Everyone there was getting vaccine because they're immigrating Lol.

 

I told the husband that he needed to find his immunization record...so lets pray that he finds it and figure it out...trying to get a head start

[Shelly25 68]

7 minutes ago, RochelleRJ said:

I told the husband that he needed to find his immunization record...so lets pray that he finds it and figure it out...trying to get a head start

Is he located in St. Catherine? 

[RochelleRJ 6]

1 minute ago, Shelly25 said:

Is he located in St. Catherine? 

No St. Andrew

[IslandMate714 9]

Thank you, all for your responses!! We will just see if he can get them updated when I visit in December. @RochelleRJ did your husband find his record? 

[Jenny17655 284]

My fiancee didn't have his record.  They gave him 2 shots and charged $9,150 (less than $100 US).  However we did the K1 visa which is considered non immigrant.  Your requirements may be different.