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This is more a note for anyone in my situation, as of today (25th Nov 2024), the NHS cover the following: Hepatitis A Polio Typhoid MMR Tetanus The Tetanus booster I had today was a DTP formulation (includes Diphtheria and Polio) which I believe is typical. For all other required vaccines not listed above, you'll need to pay for privately, or on the day of examination (as mentioned by others).

😂 I've also fallen out of many trees, not recently though. And I agree with your comment about having least issue with this one, I think looking at CDC docs it does appear the 10 year thing is still in effect. Thanks for your response and good luck climbing trees!

@smilingstone @Cw1977 did you guys previously receive Tetanus vaccines? I'm trying to gauge if I need it as I had the full course of DTP when I was a child and again later at the age of 14. Thanks!

Update: just realised that's the specific formulation and we're generally talking about Tetanus 👍

Thanks that's good to know. That's interesting re. DTP, according to CDC docs (scroll down to Table 1), DTP is only required for a child between 2 months and 6 years?

thanks for all the helpful replies, and @Melancholic Mage for documenting the experience. There're some really useful details here. Much appreciated

@appleblossom thanks for your quick response. That's good to know that you can get them during the medical, were you required to get Tdap/Td if you don't mind me asking?

Hi all, I'm 38 year old male from the UK who's just been scheduled a visa interview date for the IR-1 visa, and looking to arrange the medical examination before I attend the interview, which will take place Jan 2025. When checking the vaccine requirements with my local doctor, he seemed unsure what I'll need exactly as he said the list is too generic. This has left me at square one and quite confused. When cross referencing this link with my vaccine records, it appears I'll need the following: - Covid - Influenza - Hepatitis B - Tdap/Td (last time I had the DT/Polio booster was Apr 2000) My question is, does anyone have recent experience with the medical examination, including which vaccines are absolutely required regardless of how young/fit you are? i.e. how case-by-case basis is the decision on each required vaccine? For instance, Hepatitis B in the UK is only recommended when travelling to a high risk country, have liver disease, HIV, or a job that puts you at risk. Is this not the case for the US? Hoping someone can give me some insight so I can be as prepared as possible. Thanks!