DCF via London ~ Immunization chart on website is confusing

My partner and I are "getting our ducks in a row" regarding DCF filing via London, and we are confused by the immunization chart that is on the embassy's website.

The Influenza wording reads, "Yes. 50 years and or older Annually each flu season." Does this mean that the Visa applicant does *not* need a flu shot unless they are over 50 years of age?

The Varicella (chicken pox) wording reads, "Yes, in the United Kingdom; therefore, not required." Does this mean that the Visa applicant needs the Varicella vaccine only if they are from the United Kingdom?

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My partner and I are "getting our ducks in a row" regarding DCF filing via London, and we are confused by the immunization chart that is on the embassy's website.

The Influenza wording reads, "Yes. 50 years and or older Annually each flu season." Does this mean that the Visa applicant does *not* need a flu shot unless they are over 50 years of age?

Correct!  The only way a person here gets a flu shot on the NHS is if they're over a certain age or they have health problems.  Younger people CAN get flu jabs, but they'll have to go to a clinic and pay for it.

The Varicella (chicken pox) wording reads, "Yes, in the United Kingdom; therefore, not required." Does this mean that the Visa applicant needs the Varicella vaccine only if they are from the United Kingdom?

I wouldn't think so.  If I understand correctly, the chicken pox vaccine is still not necessarily commonplace in the UK.  Most people still go about getting their "immunity" to it the old fashioned way: get it as a kid.  I would reckon that as long as one has had the pox, it wouldn't be necessary to have the vaccine.

Mart got a flu jab from our doc anyhow. He's a young'un and its not required for people his age, but hell - it was free. All he did was ask and they kindly obliged. Varicella doesnt exist in the UK or is extremely rare so you dont need it

Good luck!

Varicella is chicken pox!  Almost everyone gets it.

sorry, read the chart wrong lol. It says "Varicella NOT available in in the United Kingdom; therefore, not required". Ok so chicken pox exisits, but theres no vaccy for it. MY BAD! Sorry again.