https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 23:52:59 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-require-your-nanny-to-get-tdap#post-2504313 Wed, 23 Mar 2016 11:48:08 +0000 KayKay 2504313@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd prefer Tdap, and maybe suggest flu, too. But flu isn't always that effective, so I'd definitely be lenient on that. I don't think I'd be too pushy on either, unless you're definitely prepared to find a new caregiver. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-require-your-nanny-to-get-tdap#post-2504210 Wed, 23 Mar 2016 10:37:58 +0000 Meowkers 2504210@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes. When we offered the job to her we asked that she get the vaccine and a flu shot (it was flu season). We told her we would pay for it. She absolutely had no problem with it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-require-your-nanny-to-get-tdap#post-2504122 Wed, 23 Mar 2016 09:37:22 +0000 DesertDreams88 2504122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>As you probably know, I'm currently in this pickle, since I forgot to ask her and we're only 2.5 weeks away from me going back to work. I would ask her to do it, and if making the appointment is the issue, you can get one at a CVS or Walgreens Minute Clinic the very same day that you need one, with very little forms.</p> <p>The problem is, you are considered up-to-date officially if you had it sometime in the last 10 years, but the new research out there shows that it really should be given every 2 to 3 years that you're interacting with a newborn. That's the issue. A lot of people think that they're up to date because their official record say so, but in reality the vaccine has worn off. My in-laws' dr in fact REFUSED to give them the Tdap booster because he was going off the official guidelines and not the newborn guidelines. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-require-your-nanny-to-get-tdap#post-2502957 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 11:23:14 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 2502957@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I asked her to and she did. I offered to pay for anything she was charged. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-require-your-nanny-to-get-tdap#post-2502915 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 10:51:40 +0000 winniebee 2502915@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Madison43: yeah I think where the baby will have to go through flu season without a flu shot, I would ask her to get that too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-require-your-nanny-to-get-tdap#post-2502912 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 10:50:49 +0000 Madison43 2502912@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our nanny was up to date on tdap and made sure to get her flu shot before LO2 came home. Absent extenuating circumstances, I think it's fair to require it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-require-your-nanny-to-get-tdap#post-2502911 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 10:48:24 +0000 snowjewelz 2502911@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My mom was the only other caretaker for DD back then besides me and DH, I made her get it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-require-your-nanny-to-get-tdap#post-2502907 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 10:47:12 +0000 Happygal 2502907@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't have a nanny, but if we did, I would want her to be up to date on this for sure. ETA: I would share that our OB really emphasized the importance of caretakers having this in order so it's clear this is not something coming just from me! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-require-your-nanny-to-get-tdap#post-2502896 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 10:39:56 +0000 oliviaoblivia 2502896@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I checked with our nanny and she is up to date.<br /> Our preschool teachers are also required to be up to date and as an occasional volunteer at the preschool I'm required to be up to date as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-require-your-nanny-to-get-tdap#post-2502891 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 10:38:17 +0000 FaithFertility 2502891@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My sister is a nanny and when her boss had #2 she got it it was a few months before G was born, so I'll ask her how she mentioned it :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/did-you-require-your-nanny-to-get-tdap#post-2502887 Tue, 22 Mar 2016 10:36:01 +0000 winniebee 2502887@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Lots of Tdap questions today!</p> <p>I just realized I never asked our nanny if she is up to date with Tdap. My guess is no, since when I mentioned this winter that she may want a flu shot, she basically said thanks but no thanks. It wasn't really a concern because my kids are fully vaccinated, and she didn't start with us until our youngest was 9 months.</p> <p>However, we are due with #3 in the fall. And she'll continue to be our nanny. As in, even when I'm on maternity leave from work, she'll be here helping out, mostly with the other kids. I feel pretty strongly that she should have Tdap being around our newborn all the time. </p> <p>How would you raise this? Did you or would you require your nanny to get the Tdap? I would pay for it, if that is a concern. </p>