tabs179 said:
Guys, by the way, before I forgot, someone asked me about the vaccinations of measles for adults.
He said that he was given instructions at St. Luke's to get one before leaving for Canada. He didn't have any instructions regarding upon receiving his visa, but he told me about it. I asked him when he had his medicals and it was January 2014.
I had mine in December 17 last year and I was not given any instructions. Should I get that vaccination before going? Or only he should? or even he doesn't have to?
Unless identified during IME, then there should be no further action required from you. It all boils down to your own discretion for now, on getting the shot or not. For kids - a complete immunization record that shows measles vaccination should enable smooth enrollment and integration into schools.
Also depending on the nature of the travel to Canada (for example working in food preparation, health areas etc.) added checks are included in the IME.
Unfortunately the PH was identified as having a outbreak of measles so there was a notice in the government sites for travellers to the PH. http://travel.gc.ca/travelling/health-safety/travel-health-notices/measles
Expect there will be added scrutiny in the coming IMEs for current applicants due to this, but for those with issued visas, I have not seen any health advisory that specifies added checks upon arrival. Nevertheless, as soon as you have health insurance and have a GP/doctor, do ask about getting a booster shot if needed.
Here is the specifics on vaccinations for persons new to Canada (specifically measles)
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/cig-gci/p03-11-eng.php
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/cig-gci/p03-eng.php
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