FixerofUhohs

Wow, we are doing covid testing in our district, but only on staff/students who are symptomatic. We can only test the children in elementary whose parents are present and have signed all consents in person. The middle and high school student's parents can sign electronically. So we're not really using them for screening all students (which is what I understand you are doing) but only those who are symptomatic and only those whose parents give consent. (and in the case of the younger kids, are present.)

I wouldn't do it. I worked mass Covid vaccine clinics before the kids came back to school, and Flare is correct on the "too many moving parts." We had a whole system set up to deal with observation of post vaccine and dealing with reactions, and it involved 2-3 nurses and some paramedics. Sounds like too much for one person.

I got my first Moderna vaccine on 1/6/21. My arm was sore, like with the flu shot. No other side effects. OK, maybe I was a little more fatigued than usual, but I've also been super busy. I'm scheduled for my second on the 3rd; heard that that is worse, so I'm not looking forward to it. Oh, and did I mention my first grandbaby was born on 1/7; got the news during a zoom staff meeting and my phone blew up with all of the texts I sent out. So maybe that's why I was fatigued; from all of the excitement!

I got my first Moderna vaccine last week at a clinic I worked. Our health dept. is holding Covid vaccine clinics weekly, scheduling them as soon as they get the vaccine in. Right now, health care workers and long term care facilities are being immunized. Yes, I'm glad I got mine also! Wow Saltine Queen, didn't read your post until after I submitted mine. I'm sorry about the PAC's! Sounds very uncomfortable and anxiety producing!

We are still on virtual; have been all semester. The private schools (which have been open) were closed down 2 weeks ago, but a judge ruled it unconstitutional so they are back open. Don't know how they are faring with covid. Read an interesting article by an MD from Stanford; he discussed the Barrington Declaration, which is a document stated prevention needs to be more focused towards the vulnerable population: the elderly, immunocompromised, those with pre existing conditions. And everyone else should live their lives, wearing masks and following good hygiene. Don't know what I think...how do you protect the vulnerable?

We have not been back in school in our district (at least not the public schools) since March 13. We've had several "go" dates, and they've all been cancelled. Our latest one is in January, but who knows? Our area is red, red, red and our governor just closed restaurants and bars again. And asked the churches not to meet in person. And closed targeted services in the public and closed the private schools. I'm going to be helping in the clinic at the HD until the Christmas holiday. I'm glad, because you can see the tumbleweed blowing down the halls. The school is like a ghost town!

That is an awesome achievement. I don't even want to tell you how upset I would be if I had to deal with the clothes closet. Our Family Resource Center coordinator does that, and my hat is off to her!

I still don't think parents (or anyone else for that matter) really get that the symptoms of covid are so broad. They're so much like the common cold, allergies, flu, etc, etc. It is an ongoing battle that requires constant reinforcement by us!