Hep B vaccine listed "Code D - Not available in country"

[rbv_shard 73]

My fiancee just finished her medical at SLEC.  Her DS-3025 shows the same vaccinations I expected based on the "instructions to panel physicians" except for two: influenza has code F "Flu vaccine not available" which I understand is acceptable, and hepatitis B has code D "Not available in country".

 

Is it true that in Manila they have no access to Hepatitis B vaccines?  I feel like SLEC is just trying to increase profit by not giving the required shots, the cost of which was included in the visa medical package.

 

I have very good health insurance and Hep B is required for insurance companies to cover, so it's easy for us to pick up the missing shot after marriage.  But that won't get it onto the official government form.  Has anyone gotten RFE for Manila using code D inappropriately?

[Edward and Jaycel 2,492]

Generally USCIS accepts the Panel Physician's blanket waivers. In rare cases, the adjudicating officer is permitted to override the physician's decision but as a practical matter it hardly ever happens. I was worried about the same thing because Jaycel had "D" blanket waiver for one of her vaccines on her DS-3025 when she came over.