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I was wondering if anyone has received vaccinations for travel to the Philippines. I was at a meeting yesterday and they suggested we get a Hepatitis B vaccination that is given in a series of 3 over 6 months. If so what is your experience with this, did you have a reaction to the shot? Are there any other vaccinations needed or just received for precautionary measure? Did you go to your family dr or someone else? I'm not even sure if our doctor gives this type of vaccination yet. I will have to call tomorrow. Does it really take 6 months to complete the series? Also, I am looking for a pediatrician to retain so when we have a referral we can get their opinion. Have you done this? I don't even know what to say when I call? I know medical insurance does not cover this so I was wondering is there a retainer fee. I know they charge when they look at a referral but do they charge just to speak to you. I imagine it's like lawyer fees where every time you are charged even just questions for yourself. Also, since you are only a guardian when you bring home your child and the adoption isn't completed until 6 months post...did you have problems with medical insurance. I want to bring our child to the doctor as soon as we get home from the Philippines and I was wondering if the insurance takes care of it or do we. I'm worried they might not cover the child until the adoption is final. I probably should ask my medical insurance but they seem to be unhelpful. Maybe it was just the person I spoke to. When I had to get the paperwork filled out stating they will cover our adopted child they said give it to my employer and they didn't really answer any questions. I'll have to call them tomorrow again. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Everything gets taken care of during the adoption process. The Philippines is a pretty safe place, just make sure you drink bottled water, and use common sense. We didn't get the vaccines, you can if you want to, and most insurances will cover them, and most doctors offices do give that one especially since it is required for children now (at least here). Yes, it really does take 6 months at least. Our doctor is our family physician, we've never gotten a different pediatrician, and our doctor called us after his work hours and helped us out with all the medical paperwork - at no charge. I also went in to his office to ask a number of questions, and he sat and talked with me for a while - at no charge. I guess it would depend on your doctor. Ours also did tell us that he needs to see our little one within 2 to 3 days of getting home.
When you get your travel packet ( at least with our agency) you will get a medical insurance form to fill out and send in to your insurance company. You also need to talk to the HR person at your spouses employment office, and get the child(ren) added to your insurances - life and medical, and W-4 forms (and whatever else you might have). Because you will be the legal guardians, the child(ren) is/are covered! Hope this helps.
Jen
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