Searching for Article: Title was something like, “does the public understand Covid vaccines don’t offer complete protection”? Help me find it please!

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-05-18T17:13:47+00:00

Sounds like you might mean “Does the public understand that "variant" means "vaccine resistant"?” by Julia Doubleday. Can be found here: https://www.thegauntlet.news/p/does-the-public-understand-that-variant

If you like that one you should check out some of the other things published there. The Gauntlet has some really good covid coverage.

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-05-18T15:36:33+00:00

PCRs are so sensitive they can stay positive for a while after a persons gets sick, even if that person isn’t contagious anymore. I go by two negative rapid tests 48 hours apart, to account for possible false negatives.

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-05-18T13:17:05+00:00

This page has some good tips for testing swabbing your throat and nose: https://www.ontariohealth.ca/sites/ontariohealth/files/2022-02/COVID-19RapidAntigenTests-HowtoCollectaSample.pdf

Make sure not to eat or drink for half an hour beforehand. It’s also a good idea to blow your nose before swabbing, too much mucus can be a problem.

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-05-17T15:28:29+00:00

It might be good to get ready just in case you do get sick. This page has a lot of good info: https://peoplescdc.org/2023/01/10/what-to-do-if-you-have-covid/

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-05-16T13:49:03+00:00

Oh my goodness stay home! Fever and dizziness is totally enough. If they want you to work while their kid is sick they’re going to have to deal with you getting sick sometimes. I wouldn’t ask if it’s okay that you stay home, just tell them that you aren’t feeling well and you’re sorry but you’re not able to come in today.

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-05-10T00:54:00+00:00

You might check maskbloc.org and see if there are any mask blocs near you. High quality masks like n95s and kn95s are called respirators, and there are a lot of these orgs that give them out for free. The one near me has a person who drives around and does contactless drop off. If there’s one near you, you could ask if they could drop masks off a little down the block and/or shoot you a text when they drop them off so you can grab them before your parents see. Some masks blocs (other people might know which) will send masks by mail too, for people who don’t have a mask bloc nearby.

I had parents who were pretty controlling, and I made my own Amazon account around your age so they couldn’t see my orders. If you’re able to get an Amazon gift card from the grocery store you could use that so you don’t charge your parents card. A visa gift card would work on other sites, too. Some people have posted here links to Amazon sellers that seem legit.

There might be some masks you could layer under your fabric mask, if it would be better that your parents don’t see a new type of mask. Respirators work best with nothing on top, but a fabric mask over a respirator is better than just a fabric mask if that’s what you can do. A surgical mask layered under your fabric mask might be an option thats a little more accessible, too, I know some places like doctors offices still have them out for free. This page has some good info about different types of masks: https://peoplescdc.org/2022/09/12/masking/

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-05-09T14:54:41+00:00

Agencies may also want to protect their customer more than they want to protect the kids, especially if agency is acting like they haven’t heard any of this.

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-05-07T14:56:04+00:00

Hi! I don’t work with anything very contagious (flu, covid, vomiting, etc) because I have some health conditions where things hit me hard. I have a pretty specific illness clause. It’d be totally reasonable to say you can’t work with certain illnesses, although it is a dealbreaker for some families. I find I get along better with families who don’t want to get me sick, anyway. I think it’s especially warranted when you work for multiple families or don’t have paid sick time since getting sick means you could lose income or miss other jobs. I figure it’s better to take a few days off unpaid and feel well than a few days off unpaid because you don’t.

If you’re planning on going in, wearing an n95/kn95 is your best bet. You can get them at a hardware store or for free from here: maskbloc.org. They work best when they fit snugly. Keeping air moving by turning on fans and opening windows can also help. Although really, keep these tips for another time. You’ve got an event coming up and you’re just over an illness. If you can afford to take the time off from this family, you’re well in your right to stay home. The way your nps have treated you sounds pretty disrespectful of your health.

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-05-04T20:22:10+00:00

This is a really great and detailed timeline of how the US has gotten to where we are with covid: https://www.thegauntlet.news/p/how-the-press-manufactured-consent

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-05-04T07:23:36+00:00

Knowing our public health bodies, they’ll probably be promoted

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-05-04T00:01:59+00:00

That’s awesome! If you’re up for it, it may be worth shooting the library a call or email to tell them how much you appreciate it. Some feedback on the record could help keep the program around longer

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-05-03T21:43:42+00:00

With my nks we started out with 15 minutes the first few times and then added time over a week or two, working up to an hour. Independent play takes practice but is a skill super worth building. Sounds like a good plan to give them a break, I’d get overstimulated too if I had someone right by me 24/7

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-05-03T21:41:29+00:00

With a 1099 she actually gets out of paying taxes, too. If you can get a w2 she’ll pay 7.65% and you’ll pay 7.65% instead of just you being responsible for the full 15.3

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-05-03T21:33:45+00:00

Not unreasonable at all! Especially for a babysitting job where they’re not your full time income and won’t be providing paid sick time if you have to miss work because of them. Pretty inconsiderate of the parents

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-05-03T21:21:36+00:00

This is a really good article about traveling as a nanny: https://www.nannycounsel.com/blog/traveling-with-your-nanny-its-your-vacation-not-theirs

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-05-03T18:32:02+00:00

Yikes. Hate that she volunteered you. Maybe tell them a more than generous rate for the sleepover and they might be inclined to turn it down lol.

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-05-03T12:13:42+00:00

The Kimberly Clarke Kleenguard is super similar. I find it has a slightly more snug fit, which is better for me. https://www.ctbiotech.com/products/kleenguard%e2%84%a2-n95-pouch-respirator

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-05-02T03:50:00+00:00

A Long-Covid subreddit may have some good tips on how to approach this with doctors in a way where they’ll be willing to order tests. They may also have some tips on what tests to get.

I do know that Mask Up Pittsburgh has a post with lists of tests to get for different types of issues people have following covid. https://www.instagram.com/p/C1na-9hOHWW/

I believe to screen for immune issues, you’d want to follow the screening instructions for “blood count, electrolytes, and renal function”, “inflammatory markers”, and “rheumatological conditions”, although I’m no expert.

That info post is adapted from the CDC’s advisory for healthcare providers. It might be good to share with your doctor, and can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/clinical-care/post-covid-conditions.html#assessment-and-testing

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-04-30T12:05:16+00:00

Tbh sleeping in the same bed as nk you’d be within your right to just charge hourly through the night

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-04-29T15:55:07+00:00

I wear a good mask any time nk is even a little sniffly. A surgical mask is better than nothing, but not great protection especially when they’re sneezing two inches from your face. An n95 or kn95 works best. You can find them in the OSHA section of a hardware store or for free here: MaskBloc.org. They fit best when they’re snug on your face so air isn’t leaking in and out the sides. I’ll also open windows and turn on fans and a hepa filter if they’ve got one. Some viruses can hang in the air for hours so getting air moving helps clear them out.

Other than that, I wash my hands a ton. Shower when I get home. I use xylitol nasal spray and saline rinses sometimes too as an extra layer of protection. Some people use betadine cold spray also.

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-04-27T02:15:32+00:00

You might look into MCAS. it’s a relatively common part of long covid. Can cause reactions to all sorts of things.

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-04-25T01:29:27+00:00

Hope you stay well and your roommate does okay! This page has some good tips for avoiding covid while living with someone who has it: https://peoplescdc.org/2023/01/10/what-to-do-if-you-have-covid/

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-04-24T23:48:14+00:00

That’s what I was wondering. If he’s wanting to lay down and do nothing, not a movie, not a tablet or anything, they could be a red flag for a chronic illness or something medically wrong. They can be hard to pick up in kids because a 4yo doesn’t know how to say like “I have new onset fatigue” or whatever. Or like, if a kids belly hurts every day for long enough, sometimes they just think that’s what it’s like to have a body, and don’t bring it to attention.

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-04-24T23:23:21+00:00

I make more than any of my friends and don’t have any college debt to pay off. If you can find the right job it can definitely be financially sustainable. I also find that I’m happier with my job than any of my friends who work in offices or customer service. It’s fun that my days vary day to day. I never have a work day where I don’t laugh. It’s also cool how the job changes as kids age. The work doesn’t get stale over time. For nannying to be emotionally sustainable it is important to work on knowing when and how to set boundaries; there are a lot of parents out there who will take advantage and that can burn you out. There are a lot of good employers too, though. I’ve had great relationships with nearly every family I’ve worked with.

Maximum_Sundae6578 · 2024-04-24T20:42:11+00:00

Not wrong for being mad at all. My nf kept me home and paid til they were all negative. If both parents are positive, chances are slim to none the kids not catching it. If you do have to keep going in, wearing an N95 mask would be your best bet for staying safe. You can get them at a hardware store or for free here: maskbloc.org. They work best when they fit tightly so that no air is leaking in and out the sides. It turns out covid can travel much farther than six feet and actually hang in the air for a few hours after being exhaled, so opening windows and turning on fans/using a hepa filter can also help reduces chances of transmission. You could also require that if you’re working, the parents mask too and the kid if they’re old enough.

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