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What vaccines are required for U.S. immigration?

April 26, 2017Immigration vaccines

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What vaccines are required for U.S. immigration?

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At this time, vaccines for these diseases are currently required for U.S. immigration: • Mumps • Measles • Rubella • Polio • Tetanus and diphtheria • Pertussis • Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) • Hepatitis A • Hepatitis B • Rotavirus • Meningococcal disease • Varicella • Pneumococcal disease • Seasonal influenza • Human papillomavirus (HPV)* • Zoster* *On December 14, 2009, the human papillomavirus (HPV) and zoster vaccines will be removed from the list of required vaccines for immigrant applicants.All other vaccinations on this list will remain. Any future vaccines recommended by ACIP for the general U.S. public will be subject to the new vaccination criteria. If the recommended vaccines fit the new criteria, they will be added to the list of required vaccines for immigrant applicants.