Vaccines

[Hopeworld 1]

My parents appointment at US embassy in Sweden is coming up and the vaccine is the only thing left and it has turned out to be the MOST difficult!
I can't emphasize how many countless hours I spent on the phone and driving around to clinics &  still not having any idea what to do.

FYI: My parents are both above 65 years old

 

On this link:  https://www.cdc.gov/immigrantrefugeehealth/panel-physicians/vaccinations.html

it says require Varicella. But I don't know what kind.  I've been told there's AT LEAST 3 different varicella types:

Varivax, Shingrix eller Zostavax

 

I know this might be a bit medical but..if anyone knows, please do let me know.

also, since Varicella is chickenpox (and my parents have had vaccine for it many years ago BUT they do not have the proof anymore), do you guys think there's a chance their visa will be denied if they don't provide evidence of anti-bodies or vaccine proof ?
I been told this should not be given to immune compromised people which they both are 😕
Thanks in advance

[Crazy Cat 39,461]

They couldn't get the required vaccines or titers during their medical exams?

Edited April 21, 2022 by Crazy Cat

[Hopeworld 1]

5 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

They couldn't get the required vaccines or titers during their medical exams?

 

They medical exam is scheduled in Norway May 11th.   The interview is May 16th.

 

I wonder what the embassy will say considering they won't get the results in time for the interview 😕

[Crazy Cat 39,461]

Just now, Hopeworld said:

 

They medical exam is scheduled in Norway May 11th.   The interview is May 16th.

 

I wonder what the embassy will say considering they won't get the results in time for the interview 😕

The consulate will place their visa status as "Refused" until the medical exam results arrive.  

[Hopeworld 1]

8 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

The consulate will place their visa status as "Refused" until the medical exam results arrive.  

When I e-mailed them, an automatic reply e-mail was sent saying:
 

"Sweden: We are aware of the high demand for medical appointments in Sweden. Therefore, the results of the medical examination can be submitted after the visa interview."

 

The question is, if they still will mark this as "Refused". Do you think they will have to get a whole new interview after the medical exam are done? 😕

[Crazy Cat 39,461]

4 minutes ago, Hopeworld said:

When I e-mailed them, an automatic reply e-mail was sent saying:
 

"Sweden: We are aware of the high demand for medical appointments in Sweden. Therefore, the results of the medical examination can be submitted after the visa interview."

 

The question is, if they still will mark this as "Refused". Do you think they will have to get a whole new interview after the medical exam are done? 😕

Yes, it will be marked as "Refused".  "Refused" means not issued at this time.  It doesn't mean denied. This is not a unique situation.  Medical exams conducted after the interview is quite common.  They will not have to have another interview.

Edited April 21, 2022 by Crazy Cat

[milimelo 4,236]

Your parents could not have gotten varicella vaccine as it wasn’t out before late 1990s early 2000s. They probably had chickenpox in their childhood - you can check their titers in any lab - doesn’t need to be with the medical examiner - and bring the results with you to the medical exam. It will be accepted. May want to get a letter from their regular doctor advising against any shots due to their immunocompromised status so the medical examiner can mark not medically appropriate waiver option on the form. 
(just beware US pushes numerous shots because folks are immunocompromised - in my opinion exacerbating people’s chronic conditions with the not thought through policies and without individual risk-benefit discussion and full informed consent). 

[Hopeworld 1]

16 hours ago, milimelo said:

Your parents could not have gotten varicella vaccine as it wasn’t out before late 1990s early 2000s. They probably had chickenpox in their childhood - you can check their titers in any lab - doesn’t need to be with the medical examiner - and bring the results with you to the medical exam. It will be accepted. May want to get a letter from their regular doctor advising against any shots due to their immunocompromised status so the medical examiner can mark not medically appropriate waiver option on the form. 
(just beware US pushes numerous shots because folks are immunocompromised - in my opinion exacerbating people’s chronic conditions with the not thought through policies and without individual risk-benefit discussion and full informed consent). 

Thank you