Do you have any questions in regards to immigration vaccinations? Dr. Lawrence Tran, a board-certified primary care physician in Burbank, North Hollywood, CA, can help answer any questions you have and help you get the required vaccinations.

Frequently Asked Questions About Immigration Vaccinations

What Vaccines Are Needed for Us Immigration?

As of now, the US migration department needs you to have been vaccinated against the following conditions:

• Hepatitis A and B
• Mumps
• Rubella
• Polio
• Pertussis
• Meningococcal disease
• Varicella
• Measles
• Seasonal influenza
• Tetanus and diphtheria
• Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib)

What Criteria Does the CDC Use To Determine Which Vaccines Should Be Administered for Immigration Purposes?

The vaccine should protect the population from an illness with the potential of causing an outbreak. Or, the vaccine needs to protect the general population from a condition that has already been eliminated in the US or is in the process of being eliminated.

Do I Need To Receive All the Compulsory Vaccines, Despite Being Vaccinated Before?

Not exactly. Dr. Tran will check your vaccination records to see if you have proof of receiving earlier vaccinations. That is why you should take with you any vaccination documentation you have when going for a medical examination. Depending on your age, whatever vaccinations you lack is what the physician will administer.

Will the Civil Surgeon Administer All the Required Vaccines at Once?

The doctor will let you know if it is safe to administer all the required vaccines at once. If our physician in Burbank, North Hollywood, CA, feels that receiving all immigration vaccinations at once is not okay due to a specific medical condition, he will not administer all the vaccines at once.

What if I’m Pregnant and Don’t Wish To Be Vaccinated? Can I Still Obtain a Green Card?

The CDC has guidelines on what vaccines one can receive when pregnant. If the civil surgeon feels it is not safe to administer any type of vaccine, they will note that on Form I-693 highlighting a specific vaccine as contraindicated.

What Should I Do if My Civil Surgeon Says That a Certain Vaccine Is Not Available?

If a particular vaccine is unavailable, the doctor will refer you to another health care provider for the vaccine. Request documentation after getting the vaccine and bringing it back to the civil surgeon to complete Form I-693.

For any questions regarding immigration vaccinations in Burbank, North Hollywood, CA, schedule an appointment with Dr. Lawrence Tran at (818) 391-1028 and have your questions answered.