Some recent articles suggest that nannies who have had their H1N1 flu shot are finding jobs much faster than those that have not had it. While in some cases it may be true, the real advantage is to protect the Nanny. As we are all aware, children are more prone to catching a cold or flu than an adult. Once a child has the flu and passes it on to their nanny the problems are significant for everyone involved. It is not just the child and their household that is affected, but the nannies household can be affected too. If the nanny gets sick and misses work it can be devastating, as most nannies do not get paid if they are not at work. Of course the family will have its own problems filling in for the nanny when they too need to be at work.
The bottom line is for both nannies and families to make sure that they are all up to date on their shots to prevent serious issues from arising.