3-19: Important information from the US Embassy in Addis
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The US Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia has shared some changes and information regarding Hep A, visa scheduling, and TB testing for all children being adopted.
Earlier in March, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) brought attention again to a Hepatitis A risk. Please go to this link for their recommendations and more information: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel//contentHepAEthiopianAdoptees.aspx
In regards to visa appointments, the Embassy has advised that agencies will have their scheduled visa appointments on a bi-weekly basis.
The third item to be addressed is TB testing. Every child being adopted is now being required (by the CDC) to have a TB test before their visa can be issued. After a child's court case, they will be taken to the clinic approved by the Embassy for this testing. For children under 2, panel pediatricians will review history and physical signs to determine if a gastric aspiration is needed to obtain a sputum sample. If the culture is positive, then TB treatment will be required. For children 2-14 years, they will all undergo a skin test (TST). If the test shows TB exposure, then a chest x-ray will be done. If the chest x-ray indicates possible TB, then a smear culture will be required. The results of the culture will determine whether treatment is necessary. For children who have a positive result, they will undergo 6 months of Directly Observed Therapy at the clinic in Addis Ababa before an immigrant visa will be issued.
Please visit the following link as shared by the Embassy for more information: http://ethiopia.usembassy.gov/tb_testing.html
Should you have further questions or concerns on any of these three topics, please talk to your worker. We'll continue to share updates as available...
Bookmark :
The US Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia has shared some changes and information regarding Hep A, visa scheduling, and TB testing for all children being adopted.
Earlier in March, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) brought attention again to a Hepatitis A risk. Please go to this link for their recommendations and more information: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel//contentHepAEthiopianAdoptees.aspx
In regards to visa appointments, the Embassy has advised that agencies will have their scheduled visa appointments on a bi-weekly basis.
The third item to be addressed is TB testing. Every child being adopted is now being required (by the CDC) to have a TB test before their visa can be issued. After a child's court case, they will be taken to the clinic approved by the Embassy for this testing. For children under 2, panel pediatricians will review history and physical signs to determine if a gastric aspiration is needed to obtain a sputum sample. If the culture is positive, then TB treatment will be required. For children 2-14 years, they will all undergo a skin test (TST). If the test shows TB exposure, then a chest x-ray will be done. If the chest x-ray indicates possible TB, then a smear culture will be required. The results of the culture will determine whether treatment is necessary. For children who have a positive result, they will undergo 6 months of Directly Observed Therapy at the clinic in Addis Ababa before an immigrant visa will be issued.
Please visit the following link as shared by the Embassy for more information: http://ethiopia.usembassy.gov/tb_testing.html
Should you have further questions or concerns on any of these three topics, please talk to your worker. We'll continue to share updates as available...
