hello

[liezl]

After lurking for a long time, I finally decided to post here.
I got some helpful tips for my visit visa application.
I'm flying to Solihull next month.
I'm wondering, Do I need to get vaccinated?
Does anyone here got vaccinated before flying to UK?

Thanks.
Liezl

[Michael Parnham]

No vaccination required Liezl. But I think you just need a TB test. Good luck for your future and a very warm welcome to the Forum

[Steve.r]

Not sure if there is a vaccination against expensive living.

I don't think you need anything to come here to visit.

Welcome to the forum nice to see you posting now.

[liezl]

Great, I hate needles. hehe But boyfriend argues that I need jabs i.e flu vaccine and Td booster.

[Terpe]

After lurking for a long time, I finally decided to post here.
I got some helpful tips for my visit visa application.
I'm flying to Solihull next month.
I'm wondering, Do I need to get vaccinated?
Does anyone here got vaccinated before flying to UK?

Thanks.
Liezl

Hello Liezl, welcome to the forum

I'm sure you'll enjoy your UK visit.
Rest assured you don't need any vaccinations and you are not required to undertake TB screening.
Any you do take will be solely by your choice.

[liezl]

I'm sure it would be fun and memorable. I'm really excited, I wish I could make time run faster. I have a long list of places to visit. I'm sure I won't run out of things to do for my four month stay.

Thanks everyone for welcoming me

[Steve.r]

Where is on your list? I am sure we can all recommend places from all over the UK.

[philphil61]

is it just me or is something not right here?

But boyfriend argues that I need jabs i.e flu vaccine and Tb booster.

I corrected the spelling

Since when does a visitor need a flu vaccine or TB booster to come to the UK? Yes a TB test I can understand.
Maybe it's just me being over cautious but how long have you known your bf?
Is he a British citizen?

Apologies if my comment offends but some very concerning issues here

[imagine]

hi Liezl ,welcome to the forum,

i doubt even if you had a flu jab before coming to uk, that it would be any use, our flu viruses are probably different,

how long you known your boyfriend? enough to know he is genuine?

[grahamw48]

Just need a jab against the crap weather and miserable people.

Enjoy your stay.

Maybe we can do a house swap.

[bigmarco]

Hi Liezl and welcome to the forum
Hope you have a wonderful time in the uk and good luck for the future

[sars_notd_virus]

Does anyone here got vaccinated before flying to UK?

Thanks.
Liezl

Hi Liezl welcome to the forum!!

My daughter and I had our flu and pneumococcal vaccine before flying to the uk....I know viruses has got ''different strains '' , but eversince we never caught a bad flu etc.
anyway, its completely up to you, if you are scared then dont do it.

[liezl]

it's Tetanus diphtheria (Td)

We've known each other for almost a year. He visited in the Philippines last Christmas and met my family and now it's my turn to meet his and experience UK life before moving to the next step.

[liezl]

Hi Liezl welcome to the forum!!

My daughter and I had our flu and pneumococcal vaccine before flying to the uk....I know viruses has got ''different strains '' , but eversince we never caught a bad flu etc.
anyway, its completely up to you, if you are scared then dont do it.

Yeah, I was thinking of getting flu vaccine for UK strain. But now I think I won't, jabs hurt.

[jennyludo]

welcome to the forum

[Arthur Little]

, Liezl ... enjoy your forthcoming visit to the UK.

[Arthur Little]

*Td booster.

Hmm ...

is it just me or is something not right here?

I corrected the spelling

... must confess I'd wondered about the second of *those initials too when first reading them, but ...

it's Tetanus diphtheria (Td)

... I see now what they're short for ...

[Arthur Little]

... vaccination against expensive living.

....................... ... IF only!

[imagine]

it's Tetanus diphtheria (Td)

We've known each other for almost a year. He visited in the Philippines last Christmas and met my family and now it's my turn to meet his and experience UK life before moving to the next step.

hope you have a wonderful time in uk

[mickcant]

Welcome to the forum
Hope you have a good visit to the UK
and all goes well with your relationship.
Mick.

[liezl]

Where is on your list? I am sure we can all recommend places from all over the UK.

Top of the list is Mt. Snowdon. We love hiking.
Then of course London - museums, towers, cathedrals and will watch a play.
Eden Project, Lake district and stonehenge
I won't miss Shakespeare's place
Warwick castle. (I wish I'll have my wedding there )
cotswold and bath
And more castles

Do you have more suggestions? What's a must see?

[lovejoy]

Scotland is worth to visit they got beautiful scenery loads of surprises even your just only driving and they got loads of castle.... North Wales is pretty as well. Enjoy your holiday in the UK... Hope you got a nice weather when your here... Visit KEW Garden it's pretty. Visit ARTHUR SEAT if your going to Scotland.

[liezl]

Thanks for all your warm welcome guys.

I see lots of friendly and helpful members here. Hope to meet someone from Birmingham and hang out in the future.

[Steve.r]

Thanks for all your warm welcome guys.

I see lots of friendly and helpful members here. Hope to meet someone from Birmingham and hang out in the future.

There are some members from the Birmingham area, so maybe they can meet you too.
Have a lovely trip

[highlander01]

Herefordshire isn't too far away & is lovely in May when the apple blossom is out - and try a glass or two of cider. Not to forget the delights closer to home , such as the Bullring & Spaghetti Junction!

Have a great time here - I'm sure it will be a huge culture change from the Phils but I hope you like the UK.

[sars_notd_virus]

Yeah, I was thinking of getting flu vaccine for UK strain. But now I think I won't, jabs hurt.

you cannot get flu vaccine for UK strain in the Philippines..like what ive said its got different strains.

[sars_notd_virus]

Top of the list is Mt. Snowdon. We love hiking.
Then of course London - museums, towers, cathedrals and will watch a play.
Eden Project, Lake district and stonehenge
I won't miss Shakespeare's place
Warwick castle. (I wish I'll have my wedding there )
cotswold and bath
And more castles

Do you have more suggestions? What's a must see?

if you love cathedrals , Salisbury is not far from the stonehenge...give me a shout ...i am from wiltshire

[sars_notd_virus]

Thanks for all your warm welcome guys.

I see lots of friendly and helpful members here. Hope to meet someone from Birmingham and hang out in the future.

I am sure you will love the Bull Ring.

[Terpe]

if you love cathedrals , Salisbury is not far .........

Or how about Winchester Cathedral

[South-east boy]

If you're going to London, I recommend visiting Hampton Court Palace in west of London-you can easily spend a whole day there!: http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct...,d.d2k&cad=rja