Time off for covid vaccine and possible side-effects.

[Anonymous]

We’re thrilled that our nanny can get vaccinated and, of course, will give her all the time off she needs. She’s scheduled to get it in the morning - if she has side-effects, when will she feel them? I hear the second shot is even more prone to side effects.

How are you all planning for coverage if your nanny feels awful?

[Anonymous]

Play it by ear but have just-in-case coverage for two days after the first and two days after the second. I hear that’s when you’d feel poorly and feverish IF you have side effects at all. Lots of people feel fine through both.

[Anonymous]

I felt awful the day after my first dose (received it midday), but a lot of people don’t.

I would try to be flexible the day after both doses.

[Anonymous]

That makes no sense your nanny can get the vaccine but not teachers and other essential workers. I would plan for a few days off. Some react, others don't.

[Anonymous]

She should be totally fine with the first dose. It’s the second one that can knock folks out. I’m a school principal, and many teachers received their second this past week. I had several that were out with a 101 fever and/or extreme exhaustion and aches. It happens the next day and lasts for a day. I’m due to get my second dose on Tuesday and made sure I don’t have any big meetings on Wednesday just in case.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That makes no sense your nanny can get the vaccine but not teachers and other essential workers. I would plan for a few days off. Some react, others don't.

It’s possible her nanny is over 65 otherwise I don’t understand either.

[Anonymous]

Can she schedule the vax for a Friday (but I'm guessing you can't be choosy)? That way she can recuperate over the weekend and be back to normal come Monday.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Can she schedule the vax for a Friday (but I'm guessing you can't be choosy)? That way she can recuperate over the weekend and be back to normal come Monday.

Most people are grabbing the first spot available and can’t really choose a day.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Can she schedule the vax for a Friday (but I'm guessing you can't be choosy)? That way she can recuperate over the weekend and be back to normal come Monday.

Most people are grabbing the first spot available and can’t really choose a day.

+1. You really can’t choose your day or time.

I felt fine after my first shot but was knocked on my butt by the second shot which hit about 12 hours after getting it. I coul have worked if I wanted to.

Have tentative coverage for two days after he second shot.

[Anonymous]

I was fine after the first! My arm was just a tad sore. I’m waiting on my second but my boss had her second and she was out for a day and a half, basically couldn’t get out of bed. She has told me if I feel terrible after my second I will have the day off.

[Anonymous]

It hit never hard after the second shot. I was in bed for about 16 hours with a low fever.

Anticipate your nanny will be out for two days after her second shot just to be safe.

And then, some friends have had no reaction at all.

[Anonymous]

My uncle got his second. Low fever, dizziness and confusion lasted about 14 hours. He wasn’t safe to drive.

[Anonymous]

Our nanny will get his vaccine on Fridays for this exact reason.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Our nanny will get his vaccine on Fridays for this exact reason.

Where do you live where it’s possible to choose your date and time to be vaccinated?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Our nanny will get his vaccine on Fridays for this exact reason.

Where do you live where it’s possible to choose your date and time to be vaccinated?

I chose what day/time within a window of several days. Every educator in Fairfax County has this option.