Medical Exam in Canada

[jassynicholas 0]

I am 26 years old. Will I be required to have my Hep A & B shot? I hear it is a series of shots over a span of time. I seem to have not gotten this in grade school.

Also does anyone know what vaccinations are required? I am trying to get these vaccinations now. Most are covered. The Hep A & B are not covered. I have nothing medical related to it and some sites say it's not required.

Should I have all the shots that are covered by my health care here in Canada before attending the medical exam?

Thank you for your responses. I'm sorry if this has already been asked. I've gone google crazy on this one.

Edited February 3, 2015 by jassygirl

[sweetgal8 4]

You probably did but you need to have proof (vaccination cards). I went for my medical exam on the 19th and I had to get tetanus (you need to get it every 10 years) and the flu shot. It cost me around 70$ extra.

Edited February 4, 2015 by sweetgal8

[jassynicholas 0]

Thanks so much for responding sweetgal8!

This is good news because I'm scheduled to get the flu shot and tetanus shot with my family doctor tomorrow.

Did you already have the Hep A & B shot then from grade school? I never got this shot and I'm wondering if I should pay to have it now. It's pretty expensive and it requires 4 doses if you fast track it in a months time.

Also did you just bring your immunization cards to the medical? It doesn't have much on it for me - just dates, vaccination names and my age.

Was there anything else important I should bring to the medical? Or any other information you have on vaccinations that would be required? I would rather get them done ahead of time by my family doctor if they are covered and I won't have to pay anything.

Thanks again! Good luck at your interview very soon!

[TBoneTX 43,390]

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[MontyFlo 6]

Thanks so much for responding sweetgal8!

This is good news because I'm scheduled to get the flu shot and tetanus shot with my family doctor tomorrow.

Did you already have the Hep A & B shot then from grade school? I never got this shot and I'm wondering if I should pay to have it now. It's pretty expensive and it requires 4 doses if you fast track it in a months time.

I had my medical examination at Medisys Montreal and had never got the Hep A and B shots and I did noy have to get them. The doctor put a note as my age did not require it; I am 24.

Also did you just bring your immunization cards to the medical? It doesn't have much on it for me - just dates, vaccination names and my age.

Was there anything else important I should bring to the medical? Or any other information you have on vaccinations that would be required? I would rather get them done ahead of time by my family doctor if they are covered and I won't have to pay anything.

Thanks again! Good luck at your interview very soon!

[Kas&Isaac 2]

Thanks so much for responding sweetgal8!

This is good news because I'm scheduled to get the flu shot and tetanus shot with my family doctor tomorrow.

Did you already have the Hep A & B shot then from grade school? I never got this shot and I'm wondering if I should pay to have it now. It's pretty expensive and it requires 4 doses if you fast track it in a months time.

Also did you just bring your immunization cards to the medical? It doesn't have much on it for me - just dates, vaccination names and my age.

Was there anything else important I should bring to the medical? Or any other information you have on vaccinations that would be required? I would rather get them done ahead of time by my family doctor if they are covered and I won't have to pay anything.

Thanks again! Good luck at your interview very soon!

The US Civil Surgeon at my medical got a copy of my vaccination record (updated with the new shots I received) and transcribed it to verify that I had received all the necessary shots. Some of the shots (I recall Hep A & B, and rubella) were marked off as not age appropriate shots so they were not required vaccinations for me.

I assume this might be the same for you as well but it's a good thing you are getting your tetanus shot and flu shot done before your medical.

[NikLR 13,220]

You need MMR (mumps measles rubella) Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) and varicella (verbal chicken pox is okay or get the shot) You also need influenza during flu season. Hep A and B are not necessary. I brought proof of my immunity to my medical and it was still marked of as not age appropriate.