Vaccinations

[Anonymous]

Is there a way to ask about a nanny's vaccinations? With the horrid flew season, I don't want someone caring for my infant who hasn't gotten the flu shot (I know the effectiveness this year leaves something to be desired, but still), or someone who hasn't gotten the pertussis vaccination for that matter.

[Anonymous]

^ flu season. (curses to auto-correct)

[Anonymous]

MB here. This is something you would ideally discuss when you hire. Assuming you didn’t, yes, you can and should bring it up now but if she declines you need to decide whether you will keep her on. Personally I would not hire a nanny who declined these vaccinations. Also you need to reimburse her for the shots if she now goes to get them.

[Anonymous]

You put it in as a requirement for the job. You can ask for proof just like you would for CPR certification when you hire them.

I required it for the nanny I hired the year my son was born (Tdap and flu). I also paid for it, and gave her the time to go get it in the middle of the day. I don't think either of those are necessary when you're hiring someone new (though paying for it if her insurance doesn't cover it is a nice thing to do), but I didn't require it to be done before she started b/c the baby wasn't born yet and I wasn't as concerned about the older kids.

It was part of the job description, interview, and contract, though.

Most people who work with babies don't have a problem with it. Those who do just won't take your job.

[Anonymous]

Thanks. I'm in the process of hiring and will make it a requirement.

[Anonymous]

Frankly, I would assume any nanny who didn't see the importance of both Tdap and the flu vaccine with a young infant was not someone who was going to be particularly interested in evidence-based child care. I don't need a PhD in child development, but I would want someone who actually believes babies should be on their backs in an empty crib, and will religiously follow the car seat rules, for example, not someone who thinks all the fears are overblown.

[Anonymous]

Yes! Absolutely demand tDAP and annual flu shots at hiring and request proof of the vaccinations. I am a nanny and heard a group of foreign nannies talking once about lying about getting vaccinated.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes! Absolutely demand tDAP and annual flu shots at hiring and request proof of the vaccinations. I am a nanny and heard a group of foreign nannies talking once about lying about getting vaccinated.

soplón

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Yes! Absolutely demand tDAP and annual flu shots at hiring and request proof of the vaccinations. I am a nanny and heard a group of foreign nannies talking once about lying about getting vaccinated.

soplón

So?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Yes! Absolutely demand tDAP and annual flu shots at hiring and request proof of the vaccinations. I am a nanny and heard a group of foreign nannies talking once about lying about getting vaccinated.

Demand? She can make these vaccinations a CONDITION of employment but DEMAND. I think not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks. I'm in the process of hiring and will make it a requirement.

In that case,you must also pay.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks. I'm in the process of hiring and will make it a requirement.

In that case,you must also pay.

No, you don't. I think it would be a nice gesture, but just as you don't pay for people's CPR certification or any educational requirements you have for your job, if it's a qualification for employment, they need to provide it before you hire them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks. I'm in the process of hiring and will make it a requirement.

In that case,you must also pay.

No, you don't. I think it would be a nice gesture, but just as you don't pay for people's CPR certification or any educational requirements you have for your job, if it's a qualification for employment, they need to provide it before you hire them.

You want someone to have a vaccination as a condition of employment, you pay! dTap is just for your convenience and so is any other vaccination.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks. I'm in the process of hiring and will make it a requirement.

In that case,you must also pay.

No, you don't. I think it would be a nice gesture, but just as you don't pay for people's CPR certification or any educational requirements you have for your job, if it's a qualification for employment, they need to provide it before you hire them.

You want someone to have a vaccination as a condition of employment, you pay! dTap is just for your convenience and so is any other vaccination.

You're so right! No adult has ever gotten pertussis or the flu!
So explain to me again why I can make CPR a precondition for the job, but not the vaccines?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks. I'm in the process of hiring and will make it a requirement.

In that case,you must also pay.

No, you don't. I think it would be a nice gesture, but just as you don't pay for people's CPR certification or any educational requirements you have for your job, if it's a qualification for employment, they need to provide it before you hire them.

You want someone to have a vaccination as a condition of employment, you pay! dTap is just for your convenience and so is any other vaccination.

You are stunningly ignorant, Nanny. Adults pass pertussis to babies without symptoms. Look it up. Seeing a baby basically suffocate in your arms because it cannot catch its breath is horrific. Shame on you for not knowing this. Get the tDAP vaccine now.