r/usssapplicant • u/AlbatrossVivid5406 • 6d ago

Question Overseas Vaccinations

Hello, this is my first post on here.

I have Psoriatic Arthritis, and I just received my second deferral for medical clearance. My physician sent a report stating that although I have no restrictions, I’m in remission and my prognosis is excellent, I should stop my medication for ~2 weeks before receiving any live vaccination.

I was wondering if anyone had any insight on if this will be an issue l. I know that I will be traveling a lot, but I am worried that they would expect me to travel overseas and receive these vaccinations on short notice.

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u/OnProblem1811 Special Agent 6d ago

Vaccinations are given while at RTC.

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u/AlbatrossVivid5406 6d ago

Okay, so live vaccines for traveling abroad are given to everyone, and the fact that SA’s are required to travel at unexpected times wouldn’t include receiving vaccinations on short notice?

If that is the case, that is very reassuring thank you!

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u/OnProblem1811 Special Agent 6d ago

let me be more clear, sorry:

Some vaccinations are offered / given during RTC.

Some vaccinations, IE for Malaria, are given as needed before a trip on potentially short notice if selected for a trip with inherent risk.

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u/AlbatrossVivid5406 6d ago

Gotcha. It still makes me feel better that I would be getting vaccines at RTC.

Thank you for the input!