Moxie

Yes, you can get the jabs at Knightsbridge. Most people go to their doctor only because it is potentially free. Make sure your MMR was in the last 10 years. If you are submitting your AOS before next Oct 1 (flu season), then you should be fine without the flu shot, even though your exam is during flu season.

Knightsbridge prices are:
Diptheria, tetanus and pertussis £25
Tetanus and diphtheria £30
Measles, mumps and rubella £35
Varicella £60
Influenza £20

meauxna

If you are applying for an Immigrant Visa, there will be no AOS; vaccines MUST be completed before the visa can be issued.

New Jersey Lass

Ok got it. So as I am appyting for immigrant Visa I need to make sure all the vaccinations are required at or prior to the medical exam.

Moxie - Thanks for the MMR update, I had not realised that lapses after ten years, I had mine well over ten years ago, so I guess I will need to have that one again....(sob sob...hate needles!)

Thanks both.

meauxna

Not necessarily...

It is best to let the Knightsbridge doc make that assessment. (what vaccines you personally need). We also wanted to "self-DX" and show how smartie pants we (well me) were. We were told by the medical folk to wait until after the doc had done the exam before running out and getting everything updated before the medical (the medical had to be done in Athens and we lived a day trip away, so were eager to get it right).

Sure enough, when he did go to the medical, DH did not need 2 of the shots we had determined he 'needed'. In fact, he only needed a tetanus booster, which every traveler worth his salt should have IMO.

If the Knightsbridge doc says you need XYZ (or MMR), you can elect to have it done there, or have your private MD do it and send Knightsbridge the info afterward.
Medicals are done so far in advance of the interview now that there should be no delay experienced because of this.

What I was trying to point out in the last post is that some K people elect to finish their vax in the US; that is not an option for the IV people. One way or another, whatever you do in the UK will be the end of it.

katq

Thanks for this thread and the helpful info - I thought I had done everything necessary digging out my vaccination records from abroad and making an appointment with the nurse, but now I realise it could be possible to have the varicella vaccination at the GP (I didn't ask, because I thought it wasn't available in the UK, but it's worth asking) and that I also need another MMR (I've had 3 MMR shots under the age of 4...not sure why so many!), but not in the last 10 years, so I will make another appointment for this. I hope both of these are just needed once and I won't need to go back for more...

meauxna

Please read my last post, katq. It may not be necessary for you to have those vax.

katq

Thanks Meauxna, I posted this at the same time as you and I did get a little warning that another post has been added in the meantime, but thought it was probably not relevant to me It turns out it was! Well, I will take your advice and be patient, hopefully I won't need any more vaccinations. Thanks

New Jersey Lass

Thanks this is helpful.

I think I will wait and see the doc at Knightsbridge and let him tell me what I need then, especially as there is time afterwards as you say to get the jabs done and let them know straight away.

If I don't have to have a jab then I def won't get one, one less needle it always fine with me....hate the damn things...and passing out is always such a drag...

This has put my mind at rest. Thanks!

Gerber

Just for info, it's not always cheaper to go through your GP. My DH is being charged £45 for MMR & an administrative fee?? If I knew that at the time we booked, I would have just had him get the shot at Knightsbridge for £35 (cheaper & less hassle).

Shermeen.Adam

You can of course have it done at the medical. I had my nurse give me one because it had been some time since I'd had a Tetanus jab and my medical won't be for some time.