Vaccination question...

[stephandmuz 0]

I am now very concerned because, my fiance has had no immunizations what so ever. He is originally from New Zealand, and he says that it was not a requirement at the time to have them.

I found a web site on line that states the following......

Combination Vaccine for:

Tetanus Diphtheria (Td)

An initial series of three immunizations, which are normally received in childhood at ages 2, 4 and 6 months and a booster immunization within the last 10 years must be documented.

or

If you have no proof of a primary series you must begin an adult series of TWO doses of Td 4 to 8 weeks apart with a third dose 6 to 12 months after the second. You must be as up-to-date as possible with your series at the time of your immigration medical.

or

You must have proof of a Td booster within the 4 weeks prior to your immigration medical.

or

An antibody titers blood test showing proof of immunity to tetanus and diphtheria.

MMR Combination Vaccine for:

Mumps

Measles

German Measles (Rubella)

If you were born after 1956 you must show proof of immunization for mumps, measles and German measles

or

An antibody titers blood test showing proof of immunity to MMR (mumps/measles/rubella).

or

You must receive an immunization for MMR.

Chickenpox (Varicella) A verbal declaration of chickenpox.

or

Proof of immunization against chickenpox. Normally two immunizations 4 to 8 weeks apart or the first of the two within the 4 weeks prior to your immigration medical examination.

or

An antibody titers blood test showing proof of immunity to chickenpox (varicella).

Hepatitis B For ages 19 and under.

Influenza Influenza as of Nov 1, 2003. Age 50 and above.

with the Tetanus Diphtheria, it states that you must begin an adult series of TWO doses of Td 4 to 8 weeks apart with a third dose 6 to 12 months after the second. There is noway that that he will have time to receive his third dose before the interview.

What is going to happen in this case? Another question....can he have his regular doctore give him the vaccines as opposed to the immigration doctor?

thanks

steph

[IR5FORMUMSIE 850]

I am now very concerned because, my fiance has had no immunizations what so ever. He is originally from New Zealand, and he says that it was not a requirement at the time to have them.

I found a web site on line that states the following......

Combination Vaccine for:

Tetanus Diphtheria (Td)

An initial series of three immunizations, which are normally received in childhood at ages 2, 4 and 6 months and a booster immunization within the last 10 years must be documented.

or

If you have no proof of a primary series you must begin an adult series of TWO doses of Td 4 to 8 weeks apart with a third dose 6 to 12 months after the second. You must be as up-to-date as possible with your series at the time of your immigration medical.

or

You must have proof of a Td booster within the 4 weeks prior to your immigration medical.

or

An antibody titers blood test showing proof of immunity to tetanus and diphtheria.

MMR Combination Vaccine for:

Mumps

Measles

German Measles (Rubella)

If you were born after 1956 you must show proof of immunization for mumps, measles and German measles

or

An antibody titers blood test showing proof of immunity to MMR (mumps/measles/rubella).

or

You must receive an immunization for MMR.

Chickenpox (Varicella) A verbal declaration of chickenpox.

or

Proof of immunization against chickenpox. Normally two immunizations 4 to 8 weeks apart or the first of the two within the 4 weeks prior to your immigration medical examination.

or

An antibody titers blood test showing proof of immunity to chickenpox (varicella).

Hepatitis B For ages 19 and under.

Influenza Influenza as of Nov 1, 2003. Age 50 and above.

with the Tetanus Diphtheria, it states that you must begin an adult series of TWO doses of Td 4 to 8 weeks apart with a third dose 6 to 12 months after the second. There is noway that that he will have time to receive his third dose before the interview.

What is going to happen in this case? Another question....can he have his regular doctore give him the vaccines as opposed to the immigration doctor?

thanks

steph

Yes, he can. As for the third dose, have a record of the first two doses at medical. That is, of course, if there is sufficient time.

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Tell him to head to his Canadian doctor and start getting what he needs. Either way he is likely going to have to get some or all when he goes for the Visa medical. I say why wait to be told

Good luck

[Chica Yeyé 41]

He can get all the vaccinations done - I mean, a titres test done by the doctor who performs the medical, just to see that he's had them before. Which doctor is the one in your area?

[trailmix 77]

Is he absolutely sure he never had any vaccinations as a child?

Anyhoo, there is a thread about the same subject that might offer some guidance - link

Edited December 6, 2007 by trailmix

[stephandmuz 0]

He can get all the vaccinations done - I mean, a titres test done by the doctor who performs the medical, just to see that he's had them before. Which doctor is the one in your area?

He would be going to the Doctor in edmonton....

[stephandmuz 0]

He can get all the vaccinations done - I mean, a titres test done by the doctor who performs the medical, just to see that he's had them before. Which doctor is the one in your area?

He would be going to the Doctor in edmonton....

So what you all are saying is that...... he can have his regular doctor give the vaccinations? All he has to do is bring the record to the medical examination?

So it is not going to be a problem if in fact he does not have his third (shot) series of tetnus, before the medical?

[trailmix 77]

He can get all the vaccinations done - I mean, a titres test done by the doctor who performs the medical, just to see that he's had them before. Which doctor is the one in your area?

He would be going to the Doctor in edmonton....

So what you all are saying is that...... he can have his regular doctor give the vaccinations? All he has to do is bring the record to the medical examination?

So it is not going to be a problem if in fact he does not have his third (shot) series of tetnus, before the medical?