Medical Questions

[PurpleSky 19]

FH is interviewing in Dakar.

1. How far in advance of the interview should we schedule his medical?

2. Just before he left for Nigeria he went and got a single vaccination shot. They gave him a yellow card which he had to show at each border he crossed. Is that going to suffice or will he need to receive more vaccinations?

3. Can anyone think of anything we may have to consider with regards to the medical? (tips, advice, etc)

Thanks in advance!

[patient2010 93]

FH is interviewing in Dakar.

1. How far in advance of the interview should we schedule his medical?

2. Just before he left for Nigeria he went and got a single vaccination shot. They gave him a yellow card which he had to show at each border he crossed. Is that going to suffice or will he need to receive more vaccinations?

3. Can anyone think of anything we may have to consider with regards to the medical? (tips, advice, etc)

Thanks in advance!

cant really speak on Dakar but for Nigeria my husband medical(then fiance) took place in septemeber and his interview was in Novemember. it was a two day thing and if he needed to go back for other shots. He completed most shots in Nigeria but still has the last dose of Hep B....He will take that in March. That doesnt stop them from coming if they dont finish any series of shots they just must have them completed when they arrive which may be more expensive than getting them in there home country. also sometimes the medical facility require the person to have there interview appt letter before they grant them an appt for the physical it just depends on the medical facility and there rules. In Nigeria some needed the letter and some didnt my husband just walked in and did not have an interview letter. He will more than likely need other vaccines such as hep A & B Tdap, varicella. MMR and some others are possible just know that some are a series so plan accordingly if you want to complete them in Dakar and the medical is good for one year.....GOOD LUCK to you

[PurpleSky 19]

cant really speak on Dakar but for Nigeria my husband medical(then fiance) took place in septemeber and his interview was in Novemember. it was a two day thing and if he needed to go back for other shots. He completed most shots in Nigeria but still has the last dose of Hep B....He will take that in March. That doesnt stop them from coming if they dont finish any series of shots they just must have them completed when they arrive which may be more expensive than getting them in there home country. also sometimes the medical facility require the person to have there interview appt letter before they grant them an appt for the physical it just depends on the medical facility and there rules. In Nigeria some needed the letter and some didnt my husband just walked in and did not have an interview letter. He will more than likely need other vaccines such as hep A & B Tdap, varicella. MMR and some others are possible just know that some are a series so plan accordingly if you want to complete them in Dakar and the medical is good for one year.....GOOD LUCK to you

Thank you!