<p>Hi,
Does anyone know of the required immunizations for AFA (outside of the basics)? Just wondering, as I’ll have enough on my plate when I get there!</p>
<p>This is what it says in the Instructions to Appointees: </p>
<p>Td (tetanus/diphtheria booster), IPV, meningococcal vaccine, Hepatitis A and B.</p>
<p>Immunization status for chickenpox, measles, and rubell will be determined by a blood test.</p>
<p>I went to Orientation and they suggested that you get most/all of these immunizations taken care of because if you don't, you'll get them all on I-day and you'll be in some pain. :)</p>
<p>Oh, and you may have had some of these done already. You have to bring a copy of your immunization record (it won't be returned to you) so that they can decide whether you need a certain shot or not.</p>
<p>does anyone know what happens if you cant get your immunization form in by June 1st?</p>
<p>"Roll up your sleeve." lol...</p>
<p>Just get it in ASAP and bring a copy of your records to I-day.</p>
<p>is it possible to fax in a copy also rather than bring it on i-day?</p>
<p>You can fax the imminuzation sheet from your appointee booklet in, but I'm not sure about your actual record...</p>
<p>I just called the Cadet Clinic regarding this issue yesterday. I was concerned since I only have one of the many required shots. And the guy I talked to assured me that I would be a pincushion on I-day while laughing uncontrollably :)</p>
<p>Ohhh good times... good luck with that one :)</p>
<p>For some of you, you may not have a choice as to whether or not you get one of the required immunizations and that is the Hep series, or the Hep shot. I think you can get the "combined shot" for the Hep requirement if you are 18. If under 18, it is a series that is six months apart and that means, if not already done, you are at the mercy, sometime in the near future, of the USAFA clinic docs. </p>
<p>Our cadet got as much done as possible ahead of I-day to prevent the pin-cushion thing but the Hep series was a rush to the deadline because of birth date. </p>
<p>We used a clinic in town familiar with all the new suggested shots for college kids and the nurse had actually been on the phone with USAFA the day before we came in there in reference to shots needed because of another incoming cadet from our area. This is part of the reason I am partially clueless as she told us she had it all under control and knew exactly what was needed.</p>
<p>I almost became a pin cushion. They were going to give me 2 shots, one in each arm. They had a camera man ready and sisister smiles (a couple female aimen/sargeants, one on each side with a needle) ready to get me on both sides lol. I thought it was funny, but I realized that one of them I already had, so I spoiled their fun when I made them recheck. :)</p>
<p>Thats how mine were caught up..2 in each arm.. . luckily thats all i needed :)</p>
<p>For me, i had the form in in like April, the nurse at the station i went through had it in front of her and even acknowledged that i had everything and yet, i got all 6 shots, 2 at a time (one in each arm) right there in front of you. So even though you are proactive it may not matter. In my case they just said, "we just like to be sure." i would just prepare for your arms to be sore and not worry about it too much. I didnt think the shots were too bad, and it made me laugh that day anyway. Good luck!!!</p>
<p>I am getting all of my shots tomorrow. I believe 8 or so total. So they may end up shooting me up with them all over again?</p>
<p>I got 2 and 1 on I-day. They weren't that bad.</p>
<p>lol. Yah, I got 6 all in one sitting today. It wasn't bad at all. My arms aren't even sore. Well, at least that is one less worry for I-Day. Even if they re-stick me at least I know it isn't that bad.</p>