Vaccinations

[Steve and Nicha 35]

I am looking for some guidance on vaccinations. The U.S. has a large list of required vaccinations. I am not surprised that my fiancé has no record of any vaccinations that she had as a little girl.  But, I hear that some vaccinations are not required before entry into the U.S.  Now that our case is In-transit, does anyone have any suggestions on how to begin the vaccination process? Should she wait and just ask the doctor during the medical exam what she should do regarding vaccinations? Or, should she start trying to get some vaccinations before the medical exam?  Even though the cost of vaccinations are cheaper in Thailand, when we get married and she is added to my health insurance, it will be a lot cheaper just for her to wait until she enters the US.  

 

[Crazy Cat 42,062]

Personally, I would suggest getting the vaccines during the medical exam in her country.  Sometimes, it takes a while to get a spouse added to health insurance.  Besides, waiting until arrival just adds something else to your "to do" list in the US.  

Edited February 8, 2021 by Lucky Cat

[Boiler 45,945]

Not just the cost of the vaccinations, which may or may not be covered by your Insurance, but you will also have do deal with the USCIS Doctor and as far as I have seen is not covered under most plans.

 

Do not know how it works where she is but most places there is a record of what you have had.

[zephyrblau 2]

the last time I went through this my (then) fiance had a consult with the doctor during the medical exam. I don't know what goes on during the interview, but the embassy trusts the judgement of the doctor. 

YMMV 

 

[Nitas_man 3,100]

On 2/8/2021 at 4:33 PM, Steve and Nicha said:

I am looking for some guidance on vaccinations. The U.S. has a large list of required vaccinations. I am not surprised that my fiancé has no record of any vaccinations that she had as a little girl.  But, I hear that some vaccinations are not required before entry into the U.S.  Now that our case is In-transit, does anyone have any suggestions on how to begin the vaccination process? Should she wait and just ask the doctor during the medical exam what she should do regarding vaccinations? Or, should she start trying to get some vaccinations before the medical exam?  Even though the cost of vaccinations are cheaper in Thailand, when we get married and she is added to my health insurance, it will be a lot cheaper just for her to wait until she enters the US.  

 

My recollection was that our health insurance didnt cover vaccinations (MMR was needed) for immigration purposes nor did they cover the visit to the US civil surgeon to get that silly form filled out.  I’d get it done over there during the medical (which is usually where they give it)

Call a few and price them - you’ll figure out why.  We had good insurance too, it was through work.

Edited June 5, 2021 by Nitas_man