Immunization

Find out the necessary immunization info and get everything done.

Generally there are some vaccines like Hepatitis B, which require 3 doses once each month. So do it early.

These vaccines are very costly in US and you certainly do not want to start spending money the moment you land in US.

Get requisite immunization done (especially MMR)

Health Checkups

Visit Family Doctor

1. Get family doctor’s sign on the health form provided by the university. If university does not issue any form then get a letter from doctor on his letterhead stating the vaccination and the date on which it is taken with his sign and stamp (Format attached).

2. Get the chest x ray done (PA View)

3. Take whole file of medical records to the university.

4. Get all the necessary medicines and their prescription.

5. Get prescription written down by your Doctor for the medicines strip you are taking. Bring the medicines in bulk (If you are having some specific illness), as they are expensive in US.

Important: Complete the health documentation that you may have to submit when you arrive in US.

Eye Check Up

Visit ophthalmologist (Whether you are having any eye problem or not)

Get your eyesight checked- get a new prescription.

Buy at least one extra pair or 2-3 extra pair of glasses or contact lens whichever applicable.

Take medicines and eye drops from the doctor with prescription.