Vaccinations

[Jill & Jeff 3]

Hey Everyone,

I'm trying to get ahead of the game a little bit, but before I do, I wanted to get a feel on if I should go ahead with what I was thinking about.

First off, we're going through the Montreal Consulate which is WAY back logged. I don't expect our interview for another 3 months or so. However, I wanted to try and get a jump on any vaccinations that my husband needed.

My first question would be, I've seen different postings for where to get the vaccination list needed. I was curious which one I should pull from for the list?

Second, what I'm looking to do is to have my husband come to the doctor down here in the States (he's covered by my insurance) and get whatever vaccinations he needs updated. I'm not familiar with the medical part of the visa/interview process, so I want to be sure about having him basically get a "pre-physical" done to update vaccinations and what not before the actual immigration physical. I want to make sure I'm not wasting anyone's time (mine, his, doctor) having him see a doctor before the medical interview.

His mom has a shot record of all the vaccinations he had when he was younger, although they're in French, most of them are obvious.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks!

J-

[nickbits 43]

You can get your shots ahead of time. Nothing else from your "pre-medical" will count towards the immigration medical, as that can only be preformed by a few select doctors.

Look at this:

http://panelphysicians.com/Pages/Immunizations.htm

[canadian_wife 1,823]

http://www.panelphysicians.com/Pages/Immunizations.htm

Take a look at the link and click on the age appropriate for your husband

Also, a trip to the US is not necessary, obviously the socialized medicine he'll get in Canada will cover these vaccines, the record you have is a good place to start, he'll need to bring that for his medical. Also, a titre test (also covered by socialized medicine) will show what vaccines he has and what he needs

Good luck

[Golden_State 2]

I would also add that it's a good idea to get a booster shot for MMR before immigrating. My shots were up to date according to the worksheet (and I had no problem at my medical), but I had to get a booster shot before I could submit my AOS application because it had been over 5 years since I received one. If it's free, you might as well do it to save yourself a potential delay once in the US.

[canadian_wife 1,823]

For Cr-1 visas, there isn't an option to get vaccines done while in the US. They must be done before the visa can be issued

Good luck

[Wayne and Claudia 40]

Is that documentation specific for Canada or is it the same for Colombia? My wife's immunizations record is not available due to a hospital closure and subsequent records destruction. She has been in contact with her physician and took some immunizations. Just wondering what exactly Colombians need to come.

[Harley214 0]

For Cr-1 visas, there isn't an option to get vaccines done while in the US. They must be done before the visa can be issued

Good luck

Did you get your Shots same day as the Medical?

[Jill & Jeff 3]

http://www.panelphysicians.com/Pages/Immunizations.htm

Take a look at the link and click on the age appropriate for your husband

Also, a trip to the US is not necessary, obviously the socialized medicine he'll get in Canada will cover these vaccines, the record you have is a good place to start, he'll need to bring that for his medical. Also, a titre test (also covered by socialized medicine) will show what vaccines he has and what he needs

Good luck

Oh I realize a trip to the US isn't necessary, but he let his Canada Care Card (or whatever it's called) expire. The excuse I got was that it's "too much of a pain to renew it." Coming to the States isn't an issue to get the shots as he only lives 4 hours away, and he's covered by my insurance. The co-pay to get his immunizations updated is only $20.

For Cr-1 visas, there isn't an option to get vaccines done while in the US. They must be done before the visa can be issued

Good luck

I'm referring to getting them done in the States before his medical and before the visa is issued. He's covered on my insurance and it shouldn't be a problem.

You can get your shots ahead of time. Nothing else from your "pre-medical" will count towards the immigration medical, as that can only be preformed by a few select doctors.

Look at this:

http://panelphysicians.com/Pages/Immunizations.htm

This is perfect. Thank you!

And yes, I realize that the actual physical has to be done by select doctors in Canada.

[Jill & Jeff 3]

Another quick question...

What about a TB test? I've heard people getting them, should I have him grab one also?

Thanks!

J-

[OBX 51]

Another quick question...

What about a TB test? I've heard people getting them, should I have him grab one also?

Thanks!

J-

Not necessary as the immigration physical includes an x-ray which screens for any changes in the lungs caused by TB. If he wants to go ahead and have it done anyway that's fine but they will still require him to have the x-ray. Good luck!