Immunization History Assessment for Refugee Patients

This clinical resource section from the Migration Humanitarian Health Collective (MH2C) provides guidance on assessing and managing immunization history in newly arrived refugee patients. It advises that patients should not be considered immunized without written records, noting that pre-departure immunization records from the International Organization for Migration (IOM) are accepted where available.  The resource also outlines initial serology recommendations, including varicella IgG testing for patients over 13 years of age. This resource supports clinicians in establishing a reliable immunization baseline and developing appropriate catch-up vaccination plans for refugee patients during the initial resettlement period.