Supplemental Form (for Vaccinations)

[Dr_LHA 3]

Ok, so I called up the closest Civil Surgeon in State College, faxed them my hubby and step son's vaccination records, as well as the actual form they need to fill out for us, and I get a call back saying my husband (who is 24) needs a Hep B shot (that will cost $120 for the first) though he was told at the London medical for his K-3 he did not need the Hep B series. The CS also stated they charge $80 per person to fill out the vaccination form. *gasp* I am admittedly new at this part of the process but that seems like an awful lot of money to copy information from one sheet of paper to another.

Seems odd, I was told by that same Doctor (I'm guessing, there's only one civil surgeon in this region )that I didn't need Hep B because it wasn't needed for someone of my age. Your husband isn't that much younger than I am (i.e. not under 18). He charged me $250 for a full medical BTW, so $80 to fill in the vaccination supplement does seem a little high.

Edited June 8, 2007 by Dr_LHA

[gurge 0]

... my husband (who is 24) needs a Hep B shot (that will cost $120 for the first) though he was told at the London medical for his K-3 he did not need the Hep B series. ...

Um, I hate to harp on this, but I strongly suggest completing the series of 3 Hep B shots required for protective vaccination. Like I've said before, there is a reason for a full vaccination regimen, not just to fulfill green card requirements. Hep B is serious, treat it accordingly.

Saying this is a disservice to the people on this forum. It is NOT a requirement for green card or AOS. It is age specific, see other posts, or my thread at http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=69857

and as a dentist, it is not necessarily a general requirement for the public at large. YES, it IS for health care workers!

As a virologist, I'm saying that if you get the first shot, you should go ahead and get the course otherwise your money is wasted. As for a disservice, I'd beg to differ on that one. Yes, it is not required but I see no harm in protecting against this serious disease.

[mrsushi66 0]

We paid $40 for the vaccination suppliment. The doc would not even see us, nurse disappeared came back with sealed envelope and took the $40.

Seems like a racket to me.

Paul and Anna

[Mike_Marivic 0]

I rang them earlier, and spoke to them, they were in shock that the CS in State College wanted to charge $80 per person. I sent the info off to them already with a check. Thanks so much for the info!

I've been trying to call them for hours but i keep getting this answering machine says the line is busy, how am i gonna get through their phone? or i should just keep on trying? or they have another number? please help me.. thanks

[kim&james 0]

I rang them earlier, and spoke to them, they were in shock that the CS in State College wanted to charge $80 per person. I sent the info off to them already with a check. Thanks so much for the info!

I've been trying to call them for hours but i keep getting this answering machine says the line is busy, how am i gonna get through their phone? or i should just keep on trying? or they have another number? please help me.. thanks

leave a message on the ans machine... they phone back.