Vaccination confusion

[Mogambi 96]

My fiancé is now here, and we will marry soon. But I'm having some confusion about just which vaccines she is required to have. I sort of thought that at St. Luke's Medical center in Manila, where she did her medical, they would give her all the vaccines she needs. But in fact, it seems that she needs a bunch more?

They gave her the MMR and TDAP, and also the first Varicella. We then followed up with a doctor in Manila to get her second dose of Varicella at the correct time.

But here's what I'm confused. On the form, they check under Polio 'no age appropriate', and didn't administer. Same with Hep B. But it seems that both of these are actually required for her for the adjustment of status phase?

Or is this someone where I just find a Civil Surgeon, let him look over the form and he'll administer what we need.

The reason I'm asking, is that my health care, once she's on it, will probably cover any vaccines she needs, so I'd rather have them done there than pay some civil surgeon to administer them.

Confused why they didn't do the other vaccines at the time of the medical, which would have been nice, since they were included in the price of the medical!

[extremerecluse 32]

My fiancé is now here, and we will marry soon. But I'm having some confusion about just which vaccines she is required to have. I sort of thought that at St. Luke's Medical center in Manila, where she did her medical, they would give her all the vaccines she needs. But in fact, it seems that she needs a bunch more?

They gave her the MMR and TDAP, and also the first Varicella. We then followed up with a doctor in Manila to get her second dose of Varicella at the correct time.

But here's what I'm confused. On the form, they check under Polio 'no age appropriate', and didn't administer. Same with Hep B. But it seems that both of these are actually required for her for the adjustment of status phase?

Or is this someone where I just find a Civil Surgeon, let him look over the form and he'll administer what we need.

The reason I'm asking, is that my health care, once she's on it, will probably cover any vaccines she needs, so I'd rather have them done there than pay some civil surgeon to administer them.

Confused why they didn't do the other vaccines at the time of the medical, which would have been nice, since they were included in the price of the medical!

I would not take a chance on relying on a private provider. The doctors that are certified have way more experience and know the rules for the medical qualifications. Have a civil surgeon look your records over and they will properly advice you. Good Luck in the rest of your journey!!

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

My fiancé is now here, and we will marry soon. But I'm having some confusion about just which vaccines she is required to have. I sort of thought that at St. Luke's Medical center in Manila, where she did her medical, they would give her all the vaccines she needs. But in fact, it seems that she needs a bunch more?

They gave her the MMR and TDAP, and also the first Varicella. We then followed up with a doctor in Manila to get her second dose of Varicella at the correct time.

But here's what I'm confused. On the form, they check under Polio 'no age appropriate', and didn't administer. Same with Hep B. But it seems that both of these are actually required for her for the adjustment of status phase?

Or is this someone where I just find a Civil Surgeon, let him look over the form and he'll administer what we need.

The reason I'm asking, is that my health care, once she's on it, will probably cover any vaccines she needs, so I'd rather have them done there than pay some civil surgeon to administer them.

Confused why they didn't do the other vaccines at the time of the medical, which would have been nice, since they were included in the price of the medical!

The only vaccinations required for AOS are MMR, Tdap/TD, varicella(unless you had the chickenpox) and flu shot(only during flu season> Oct.-Mar.). You only need the first shot in a series to file for AOS.

http://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/exams/ti/civil/vaccination-civil-technical-instructions.html#tbl1

They do not give vaccinations that are not age appropriate. See this post to know if the DS-3025 has everything marked off that you need and whether or not you can skip the civil surgeon: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/335754-ds-3025-complete-or-not/page__p__4971318#entry4971318

[carton025 38]

It would be in your best interest to visit your local county health department and see what they say about any needed vaccinations, immunizations, updates. My gal did this for her AOS and got 2 shots and a document from the county health department that listed all shots needed, received, not age appropriate, etc... This letter was accepted by the USCIS CS and probably saved us quite a bit of money by not having the USCIS CS give the shots and document. It is my understanding, based on my research that the majority of county health departments in the USA that are state certified are qualified to perform the vaccinations, immunizations, updates document that is required by the USCIS. However, you are still going to needed a USCIS CS signature on your document.

Regards,

Sis