Aug 14, 2008
CDC Posts Shortage of Zoster Vaccine 

On August 14, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated USCIS that they currently do not have any Zoster vaccines due to manufacturer shipping delays. The Zoster vaccine was added to the list of required vaccinations for international applicants age 60 and older that was updated on Form I-693, the Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination record. This vaccine was required of these individuals on July 1 of this year.

Please note that, until CDC provides additional notices, Form I-693 may be accepted, even if it is missing the Zoster Vaccine. Civil Surgeons should note on the form the following statement: “Vaccine not available.”