Vaccination Requirements Flashcards
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Which federal law requires USCIS to mandate vaccinations for immigration medical exams?
Answer: Immigration and Nationality Act (INA)
The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) requires applicants to receive vaccinations against vaccine-preventable diseases as a condition of admission.
Which vaccine is specifically required for applicants aged 11–12 years during the immigration medical exam?
Answer: Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis)
Tdap is the recommended booster for preteens aged 11–12, and it is required during immigration medical exams for that age group.
What must a civil surgeon do if an applicant has a documented history of prior varicella disease?
Answer: Document the history and waive the varicella vaccine
A reliable history of prior varicella disease is considered acceptable evidence of immunity, and the civil surgeon may document this to waive the vaccine.
For influenza vaccination during immigration exams, what is the correct requirement?
Answer: Required only during influenza season (October–March)
Influenza vaccine is required only during the flu season, typically from October through March in the US.
What CDC schedule do civil surgeons use as the basis for required vaccinations?
Answer: Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) schedule
Civil surgeons must follow the ACIP-recommended immunization schedule, which is endorsed by CDC for all required vaccines.
If an applicant has a contraindication to MMR vaccine, what must the civil surgeon do?
Answer: Document the contraindication on Form I-693 and note why the vaccine was not given
When a contraindication exists, the civil surgeon must document it on Form I-693, explaining the medical reason the vaccine was not administered.
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