Vaccination requirements; I've had my 2 MMR shots as a kid, but do I need a 3rd?

[Lynxwarden 28]

So for some background info - I've have my 2 MMR shots that I needed as a child. I'm 21 now.

 

When I had my medical exam I wasn't sure of if I had the shots or not (I've never had that info, my mother did but I do have it now), so the examiner requested I get my MMR shots and a Boostrix shot. However, even though on the letter I gave to my nurse who did the vaccines she wrote that I've had my 2 shots, on the vaccination sheet he forwarded to the Consulate it says my MMR is still required, despite the fact that he received that vaccine letter from the nurse before he signed and sent it. I talked with the nurse about it when I was getting my vaccinations done and she had to speak with her boss about it, and both came to the conclusion that a 3rd shot was probably not a good idea given that I've had my 2 from when I was a kid.

 

What should I do? Do I need a 3rd? I have the letter that says I've had my vaccinations if I need proof, but I wanted to get another set of opinions before I decide what to do before I get an interview date.

Edited April 18, 2019 by Lynxwarden

[TriniGirl2 60]

The embassy doctor said I had to redo some vaccines even though I was fully vaccinated as a child and had proof of same. I had to redo mmr, chicken pox and tetanus but I'm 39. So I'm not sure how long those shots are valid for. 

[Shiran 1,134]

36 minutes ago, Lynxwarden said:

So for some background info - I've have my 2 MMR shots that I needed as a child. I'm 21 now.

 

When I had my medical exam I wasn't sure of if I had the shots or not (I've never had that info, my mother did but I do have it now), so the examiner requested I get my MMR shots and a Boostrix shot. However, even though on the letter I gave to my nurse who did the vaccines she wrote that I've had my 2 shots, on the vaccination sheet he forwarded to the Consulate it says my MMR is still required, despite the fact that he received that vaccine letter from the nurse before he signed and sent it. I talked with the nurse about it when I was getting my vaccinations done and she had to speak with her boss about it, and both came to the conclusion that a 3rd shot was probably not a good idea given that I've had my 2 from when I was a kid.

 

What should I do? Do I need a 3rd? I have the letter that says I've had my vaccinations if I need proof, but I wanted to get another set of opinions before I decide what to do before I get an interview date.

Make sure you get form DS-3025 after Embassy sanctioned medical that has a box checked on it that says "K-1 applicant voluntarily completed vaccination requirements" 

As K-1 applicant you should not need vaccinations, but getting them in US will be more troublesome. 

[Lynxwarden 28]

7 minutes ago, Shiran said:

Make sure you get form DS-3025 after Embassy sanctioned medical that has a box checked on it that says "K-1 applicant voluntarily completed vaccination requirements" 

As K-1 applicant you should not need vaccinations, but getting them in US will be more troublesome. 

I've attached that part of the DS-3025 form to this reply - so what happened was that since I wasn't sure of my vaccination history, I was to forward him all of my vaccination records after the exam, and then consult with my local clinic what to do about the remaining vaccines.

[Lynxwarden 28]

19 minutes ago, TriniGirl2 said:

The embassy doctor said I had to redo some vaccines even though I was fully vaccinated as a child and had proof of same. I had to redo mmr, chicken pox and tetanus but I'm 39. So I'm not sure how long those shots are valid for. 

So do you think I should just go out and discuss getting another MMR vaccine even if I was fully vaccinated? 

[Shiran 1,134]

25 minutes ago, Lynxwarden said:

So do you think I should just go out and discuss getting another MMR vaccine even if I was fully vaccinated? 

You will not have issues at the Embassy the way it is right now. You might need have additional vaccination done once you are in US (after you are married) "Might" being key word. It will depends on what USCIS decide. But, for the purposes of your upcoming interview you are fine. 

[Lynxwarden 28]

6 hours ago, Shiran said:

You will not have issues at the Embassy the way it is right now. You might need have additional vaccination done once you are in US (after you are married) "Might" being key word. It will depends on what USCIS decide. But, for the purposes of your upcoming interview you are fine. 

Hopefully so! I'll try ringing the Consulate and asking after the public holiday about what the best course of action should be, maybe even talk with my GP again about it. Just a bit concerned since I did check the box for yes on my DS-160 that I have had my vaccinations and have documentation to prove I'm vaccinated, but now I'm concerned that was the wrong thing to do. I'd rather not get turned away from being able to enter the country... 😂😅

[Shiran 1,134]

42 minutes ago, Lynxwarden said:

Hopefully so! I'll try ringing the Consulate and asking after the public holiday about what the best course of action should be, maybe even talk with my GP again about it. Just a bit concerned since I did check the box for yes on my DS-160 that I have had my vaccinations and have documentation to prove I'm vaccinated, but now I'm concerned that was the wrong thing to do. I'd rather not get turned away from being able to enter the country... 😂😅

You will not get turned away. They hardly even look at DS-160 for K-1. Worst case scenario, AFTER you enter country, get married, file form I-485, you will be told you need to provide form I-693, which would mean visiting civil surgeon and getting vaccination. But don't worry about it at this stage. One step at a time. Get your interview scheduled, and get approved.

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