Vaccination Records

[James and Cynthia 70]

I am concerned about my finacee not having vaccination records for her or her daughter. Both will be coming here after the K-1 visa is approved. My fiancee recented returned from a two-year work contract in Taiwan. Before going, she had to take a medical exam and get vaccinations. She says they never gave her records of the vaccinations and she doesn't think they will if she asks. She's also not sure if her mother has vaccination records for her daughter who started school while she was in Taiwan.

What are the risks of not having the vaccination records for her and her daughter when they go for their medical exam? I am worried about them getting vaccinations they have already had. I'm not sure if my fiancee will be able to recall from memory what ones she's had before.

Are there some vaccinations that can cause problems if they've already had them and get them again? If so, what one's?

Should she be able to get a copy of the records for her daughter from her school?

Shouldn't she be able to get records for herself from the medical office she had her exam at before leaving for Taiwan, or shouldn't the contracting agency be able to supply them?

How hard should she work on trying to get these before their K-1 medical exam?

Thanks.

-James

[Scott and Mhay 57]

If she cant find the vaccination records, they will give what is age appropriate for each of them. So I wouldnt worry too much about the records, but if there is a record that they can get easily it could save them from getting one or 2 shots.

[Messybrownhair 251]

It really doesnt matter if you do not have your records. I brought mine and those who didn't did not encounter any problems, although they did leave SLMC with 1-4 shots which is crazy if you ask me!

[Messybrownhair 251]

My suggestion would be to take the bloodtest that will determine what vaccines are still present. She can bring the results to the medical and it will save them from getting unnecessary shots. I believe it is called a titer test? I am not sure. It shouldn't cost more than 500php

[Faith & Andz 3]

I wouldn't worry about it. I had the same concerns, but my fiancée just had her medical exam yesterday, and she also lost her vaccination records from her childhood. They asked her if she wanted to have the shots at St. Luke's or in the U.S. and she told them at St. Luke's (you might as well since it's included in the price). They just gave her 2 shots (MMR and Tdap), and she'll get the rest in the U.S.

[James and Cynthia 70]

Thanks for everyone's inputs.

-James

[marriedtomrg 140]

One recent post I've read on the subject suggests that if your vaccinations are less than 3 months old, then you should provide proof that they were administered. Otherwise, St. Luke's will determine what vaccines or boosters you need based on your age or gender.