U.K. CR1 Vaccination Requirements

[Becker 17]

Hi all. I have another question about vaccinations as I have seen a lot of contradicting information 

 

My medical is scheduled for September 29th and I am unsure on the vaccines I may need. I have seen the CDC list which is fairly long but I have also seen another list where 19-59 year olds do not need certain vaccines? 
 

also, as flu season starts October 1st does that mean I will not need that either? 

[Saqib-s 188]

you'll be better of looking through the various posts in united kingdom regional forum see below, generally speaking any shots you do not have records for and are required the panel physician will offer them to you at an extra charge, you can get ahead of this by ensuring your summary care record is up to date and getting the shots at a local GP or pharmacist which may be cheaper and easier on you than getting multiple ones on the day of the exam. 

 

Exams carried out from 1st Oct will require the winter flu jab, and they will require you to have full course of a covid vaccine. 

 

this post should be helpful for further questions etc. 

 

 

[Wuozopo 4,293]

11 hours ago, Becker said:

Hi all. I have another question about vaccinations as I have seen a lot of contradicting information 

 

My medical is scheduled for September 29th and I am unsure on the vaccines I may need. I have seen the CDC list which is fairly long but I have also seen another list where 19-59 year olds do not need certain vaccines? 
 

also, as flu season starts October 1st does that mean I will not need that either? 

Becker you are allowed waivers for shots “not age appropriate” (Polio, Rotavirus, Hib, Hep A, Hep B, Meningococcal, Pneumococcal )
Waiver for influenza “not flu season” (exam before Oct 1)

Waiver for varicella “not readily available” (because they don’t give that in the UK)

So on Sept 29, that leaves you 2 jabs to prove you’ve had.

MMR (mumps/measles/rubella)

Tdap (Tetanus/diphtheria/ pertussis)

 

MMR you probably had as a baby

Tdap needs a Tetanus/diphtheria booster if your shot was more than 10 years ago. The booster they give in the UK is named Revaxis

 

The official information is found in the Technical Instructions for Panel Physicians. Get it from there instead of forums, then you are assured it is accurate. https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/panel-physicians/vaccinations.html

 

 

Edited September 22, 2021 by Wuozopo

[Becker 17]

9 hours ago, Wuozopo said:

Becker you are allowed waivers for shots “not age appropriate” (Polio, Rotavirus, Hib, Hep A, Hep B, Meningococcal, Pneumococcal )
Waiver for influenza “not flu season” (exam before Oct 1)

Waiver for varicella “not readily available” (because they don’t give that in the UK)

So on Sept 29, that leaves you 2 jabs to prove you’ve had.

MMR (mumps/measles/rubella)

Tdap (Tetanus/diphtheria/ pertussis)

 

MMR you probably had as a baby

Tdap needs a Tetanus/diphtheria booster if your shot was more than 10 years ago. The booster they give in the UK is named Revaxis

 

The official information is found in the Technical Instructions for Panel Physicians. Get it from there instead of forums, then you are assured it is accurate. https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/panel-physicians/vaccinations.html

 

 

That’s incredible. Thank you for that information! I have checked records and I have both of those! 

[Wuozopo 4,293]

8 hours ago, Becker said:

That’s incredible. Thank you for that information! I have checked records and I have both of those! 

Be sure and check your date for the Tdap or Td boost. You need one dated since Sept 2011. 

[Becker 17]

22 minutes ago, Wuozopo said:

Be sure and check your date for the Tdap or Td boost. You need one dated since Sept 2011. 

I can’t see it on the list I have for myself.  Or at least it was before the date said. Hopefully that is one they offer on the day, I don’t mind paying the extra knowing it’s going to be what I need! 

 

EDIT: I had a low dose February 2010

Edited September 23, 2021 by Becker

[DaisyJ 35]

On 9/23/2021 at 7:06 PM, Becker said:

I can’t see it on the list I have for myself.  Or at least it was before the date said. Hopefully that is one they offer on the day, I don’t mind paying the extra knowing it’s going to be what I need! 

 

EDIT: I had a low dose February 2010

I had to have a Tdap booster at the medical as my last was in 2008. They absolutely can give it to you then and there, and its £40 extra - MUCH cheaper than most travel clinics, I think even at Boots its £65, so agree to get it done there for sure, saves so much bother.