Delayed Medical due to children Covid Vaccine 2nd shot

[sunnyd01 0]

We have our family interview scheduled for the end of the month, however I learnt late that my daughter (8Y) will also need to have her covid vaccine.

 

The NHS has a guidance that the 2nd dose can only be administered after 12 weeks as a result she will not have her completed medical until after the interview.

 

We have decided to go ahead with the interview but understand that we will be issued a 221G until they receive my daughter's medical report.

How long after my daughter's medical sent to the embassy can we expect the visa to be issued?  I've read from other posts that it's 1 week but not sure if that's changed recently.

 

Is there anything else we can do or any other advice?

 

Thanks
 

[Wuozopo 4,293]

2 hours ago, sunnyd01 said:

We have our family interview scheduled for the end of the month, however I learnt late that my daughter (8Y) will also need to have her covid vaccine.

 

The NHS has a guidance that the 2nd dose can only be administered after 12 weeks as a result she will not have her completed medical until after the interview.

 

We have decided to go ahead with the interview but understand that we will be issued a 221G until they receive my daughter's medical report.

How long after my daughter's medical sent to the embassy can we expect the visa to be issued?  I've read from other posts that it's 1 week but not sure if that's changed recently.

 

Is there anything else we can do or any other advice?

 

Thanks
 

Talk to the clinic and ask about the interval and if they can follow the US FDA and CDC guidance. NHS policy goes against those agencies and the manufacturers schedule. Perhaps you can get it if you pay for it instead of free on NHS. 
Moderna- 4 week interval

Pfizer- 3 week interval

 

As far a timelines, that is never ever a fixed thing you can count on. It’s whenever the officer at the embassy gets around to picking up the delayed case and finishing. 

Edited November 8, 2022 by Wuozopo

[sunnyd01 0]

Thanks @Wuozopo

 

The clinic does not provide the covid vaccine (the only one not provided by them) so it's not in their hands to provide the 2nd dose.

You are right, I am not sure where NHS got their guidance from, even other Europeans countries are doing 3 weeks.

 

I have been unable to find private providers of the Covid vaccine (found one but you have to fly to Dubai).

[Wuozopo 4,293]

8 minutes ago, sunnyd01 said:

Thanks @Wuozopo

 

The clinic does not provide the covid vaccine (the only one not provided by them) so it's not in their hands to provide the 2nd dose.

You are right, I am not sure where NHS got their guidance from, even other Europeans countries are doing 3 weeks.

 

I have been unable to find private providers of the Covid vaccine (found one but you have to fly to Dubai).

NHS initially planned their schedule in order to have enough vaccine supply to go around. Their logic was get shots in more arms rather than reserving 2nd dose supply at 3-4 weeks for those already vaccinated. 

[LN1Casey 14]

You can also look into the Johnson and Johnson (Janssen) shot--it's a single dose, so you can avoid the return time.

[Wuozopo 4,293]

1 hour ago, LN1Casey said:

You can also look into the Johnson and Johnson (Janssen) shot--it's a single dose, so you can avoid the return time.

I don’t think that has been authorized for children.

[Ontarkie 14,304]

Call the clinic that you will get the medical at. Most of the time vaccines series only have to be started. If that is the case with the covid vaccine then you get the first round take proof to the medical and the Doctor will mark it off too with the rest. 

[Wuozopo 4,293]

2 hours ago, Ontarkie said:

Call the clinic that you will get the medical at. Most of the time vaccines series only have to be started. If that is the case with the covid vaccine then you get the first round take proof to the medical and the Doctor will mark it off too with the rest. 

That doesn’t apply to the Covid requirements. The full primary series (2 shots with most brands) are required and can’t be waived.

[Ontarkie 14,304]

15 hours ago, Wuozopo said:

That doesn’t apply to the Covid requirements. The full primary series (2 shots with most brands) are required and can’t be waived.

Oh what a bummer.

[Poppy65100 13]

Are children meant to get the covid shots too definitely ?? 
 

I don’t know one nurse that has given their children this yet, they’ve only got it themselves. 

[Wuozopo 4,293]

2 hours ago, Poppy65100 said:

Are children meant to get the covid shots too definitely ?? 
 

I don’t know one nurse that has given their children this yet, they’ve only got it themselves. 

Yes, children need both primary doses if they want an immigrant visa.. Read all the long details and specifics from the CDC  here https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/panel-physicians/covid-19-technical-instructions.html

 

And just a personal strong opinion. Get everybody in your family (eligible by age) vaccinated. And get your boosters. It’s important whether immigrating or not. 

[Poppy65100 13]

@Wuozopo thanks. I’ve got my daughter booked in. I’m really not comfortable with it.

 

I got my 1st and 2nd shot but I don’t think I’m comfortable getting more. 
 

Weve been around so many positive covid cases, family, school and work and have never tested positive ourselves. 
 

England aren’t enforcing this vaccine on children under 18 and I’m not sure why the USA are. Especially when they don’t enforce it on their own children, they only recommend.
 

So it makes sense why the nurses I’ve spoken to over the last hour at the go, 119 and the vaccine line are questioning why my daughter needs it. I personally don’t know a child that’s been vaccinated that’s why I’m more concerned. 

I’d be grateful for any reassurance.

[milimelo 4,508]

4 minutes ago, Poppy65100 said:

@Wuozopo thanks. I’ve got my daughter booked in. I’m really not comfortable with it.

 

I got my 1st and 2nd shot but I don’t think I’m comfortable getting more. 
 

Weve been around so many positive covid cases, family, school and work and have never tested positive ourselves. 
 

England aren’t enforcing this vaccine on children under 18 and I’m not sure why the USA are. Especially when they don’t enforce it on their own children, they only recommend.
 

So it makes sense why the nurses I’ve spoken to over the last hour at the go, 119 and the vaccine line are questioning why my daughter needs it. I personally don’t know a child that’s been vaccinated that’s why I’m more concerned. 

I’d be grateful for any reassurance.

Wouldn't the medical doctor mark it as not age appropriate if it's not routinely given? That completes the requirement. You can also refuse on religious grounds and file I-601 - may take a bit longer but it's approved. 

(disclaimer - neither of my USC kids had the shots and never will no matter what FDA/CDC says) 

 

[Poppy65100 13]

1 minute ago, milimelo said:

Wouldn't the medical doctor mark it as not age appropriate if it's not routinely given? That completes the requirement. You can also refuse on religious grounds and file I-601 - may take a bit longer but it's approved. 

(disclaimer - neither of my USC kids had the shots and never will no matter what FDA/CDC says) 

 

@milimelo hey this is helpful. When did you have your medicals? 
 

the lady at the medical office said even though it’s not routinely given, my daughter has to have it as she was born before a certain date and it’s a CDC requirement. She wouldn’t back down. They don’t have our details yet, it was an anonymous call. 
 

heeelp 

[Wuozopo 4,293]

37 minutes ago, milimelo said:

Wouldn't the medical doctor mark it as not age appropriate if it's not routinely given? That completes the requirement. You can also refuse on religious grounds and file I-601 - may take a bit longer but it's approved. 

(disclaimer - neither of my USC kids had the shots and never will no matter what FDA/CDC says) 

 

I don’t know the ages of the child/children. That’s why I gave the link for more detailed information. 
“not age appropriate “ waiver is based on the manufacturing company’s.EUA  Pfizer and Moderna  have EUA for 6 months and older. “Not routinely given” isn’t a waiver.  A religious objection would fly if one had substantial evidence of religious affiliation that opposes vaccines, and the child had never had any type of other vaccination. They could also decide to stay in England if the immunisation is more than they are willing to do. The interview and medical can be rescheduled if they decided to immunise and need more time. 

Edited January 13, 2023 by Wuozopo