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With nearly two million COVID-19 vaccine doses being administered every day, you may be wondering “what’s next” after being vaccinated. Here are answers to 12 common questions you or your nanny may have about the COVID-19 vaccination.<\/p><\/div>\n

Note: On March 8, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its guidance for fully vaccinated individuals<\/strong><\/em>.<\/p>\n

With the news<\/a> that President Joe Biden expects the U.S. expects to take delivery of enough coronavirus vaccine for all U.S. adults by the end of May, two months earlier than expected, you and your nanny may have questions about getting vaccinated.<\/p>\n

After receiving the vaccination, it\u2019s normal to wonder what\u2019s next. Can you contract COVID-19 again? What safety precautions should you continue? When will life get back to normal? While a COVID-19 vaccination is a critical step toward returning to a sense of normalcy, it\u2019s important to continue to prioritize the safety of yourself and those around you.<\/p>\n

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the nation\u2019s top infectious disease expert, has said the U.S. must achieve a vaccination rate of about 80 percent to reach \u201cherd immunity.\u201d Right now, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about eight percent of the population has been fully vaccinated<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here are answers to 12 common questions you or your nanny may have about the COVID-19 vaccination.<\/p>\n

1. Is my nanny eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?<\/h2>\n

While childcare workers were among the first essential workers eligible to receive the vaccine, it was unclear whether nannies were included in this group. The International Nanny Association has advocated for nannies as childcare workers<\/a> under CDC recommendations for vaccine allocation<\/a>. However, states can have different interpretations of these recommendations. Check with your state’s public health agency to see if nannies are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. If they are able to get vaccinated, they may need to provide an employer letter or some other proof of employment such as a paystub.<\/p>\n

2. Can I require my nanny to get vaccinated?<\/h2>\n

In a previous blog post, we answered the question of making vaccination a condition of employment<\/a>. The short answer is yes, you can require your nanny to get vaccinated. But there are other considerations in determining this course of action.<\/p>\n

3. What side effects should I watch for?<\/h2>\n

After becoming vaccinated, one of the first steps is to monitor any side effects. There is a chance you may experience mild side effects after taking the COVID-19 vaccine, which is a normal part of the process and simply means the vaccine is working. Some of the symptoms include:<\/p>\n