Immigration Medical Exams in Chicago: Vaccination
The USCIS(U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) requires a series of exams for those wishing to immigrate to the United States. These tests must be performed by a USCIS certified civil surgeon. Dr. Forys, whose office is located at 4820 North Central Avenue, Chicago IL 60630, offers immigration medical exams to the Chicago area and the surrounding suburbs.
Chicago Immigration Exams: List of required Vaccinations
You may be required to be immunized against certain communicable diseases if you have not been immunized in the past.
These immunizations will be provided at our clinic. These medical exams and immunizations are required for all refugees to the United States, all those applying for an immigration visa and resident aliens who are applying to become permanent residents. Those applying for temporary visas may require these exams as well.
The following communicable diseases are of significant concern to the USCIS.
- Tuberculosis
- Syphilis
- Chancroid
- Gonorrhea
- Granuloma Inguinale
- Lymphogranuloma Venereum
- Hansen’s Disease
- Mumps
- Measles
- Rubella
- Polio
- Tetanus
- Diphtheria
- Pertussis
- Haemophilus influenzae Type B
- Rotavirus
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Meningocococcal disease
- Varicella
- Pneumococcal pneumonia
- Influenza
Immunization & Testing Requirements by US Citizenship and Immigration Services
Requred immunizations for adults (15 years and up):
• Tuberculosis
• Tetanus Booster (within 10 years)
• MMR
• Syphilis
Required immunizationsfor children (2 years and up) :
• Tuberculosis
• ALL school-required childhood immunizations
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