Category Archives: Au Pair Tips

Flu Shots

Many au pairs and host families are looking for places to get flu shots this time of year. Au Pair insurance does not cover immunizations, but there are lots of places to get flu shots for $30 or less.  If the host family is insisting that an au pair get a seasonal flu shot and she agrees to get it, the host family would be responsible for the expense.

If you are planning to get the seasonal flu vaccine, it is recommended that you get it as early as possible.

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Giant Pharmacy – $30

CVS Pharmacy & Minute Clinic – $31.99 and up

Walgreens Pharmacy – cost not listed on website

Rite Aid Pharmacy – cost not listed on website

Target Pharmacy & Target Clinic – cost not listed on website

Storm Encyclopedia

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According to Weather.com:

Tornado watch — Conditions are conducive to the development of tornadoes in and close to the watch area.

Tornado warning — A tornado has been sighted by spotters or indicated on radar and is occurring or imminent in the warning area.

Severe thunderstorm watch — Conditions are conducive to the development of severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.

Severe thunderstorm warning — A severe thunderstorm has been observed by spotters or indicated on radar, and is occurring or imminent in the warning area.

Severe thunderstorms can produce tornadoes or cause damage from their strong wind gusts and/or hail.

Click on this link to find out more about what to do in case of a big storm/tornado

Emergency Information

Visit http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/emergency/ for tips from that will help you keep safe and able to respond to changing events. In the event of an emergency, their emergency blog will be updated with breaking news and information.

Photo: Jimmy Baikovicius

Fire Safety Week

Click here to read more Fire Safety Tips on PBS Kids

Here are some fire safety tips from PBSKids.org. Go over these fire safety tips with your children.

Be Smart

  1. Don’t touch matches. Stay away from lighters and candles, too.
  2. Don’t touch radiators or heaters. Ask a grown-up to turn a heater on or off for you. Don’t stand too close to a fireplace or wood stove, either.
  3. Don’t play with electrical cords. And don’t stick anything into an electrical socket.
  4. Don’t play around in the kitchen. If you want to cook something, be sure to check with a grown-up first.
  5. Don’t put anything over a lamp. Things thrown over a lamp (like blankets or clothing) could catch fire.

And Remember…

Stop, Drop, and Roll. If your clothing catches fire, remember to stop where you are and drop to the ground. Cover your face and mouth with your hands, and roll over and over until the flames are out.

UCLA American Studies Course

uclaA class for au pairs who want to master a university level class and take home a certificate from a major U.S. university.

Registration is now open for “American Studies,” offered online through the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA).

Your host family pays the tuition of $500. You receive a reading assignment each week, and you have one or two assignments to do online. Some assignments will test your creative thinking. Some assignments will send you to the internet to do some independent research.

Note that a Global Awareness presentation, volunteer work in the community, and participating in local events are all part of this class (and you will earn 6 credits by completing both the online and community requirements). Ambitious? Yes – most definitely.

If you are curious about the events that have shaped culture and history in the U.S., if you would like a taste of the part women have played in U.S. history, if you want to get involved in the community where you live, if you are mentally adventurous – this is the class for you!

Read more about the class HERE.

The next course runs from September 23, 2013 – February 3, 2014.
Register today at www.uclaextension.edu/aupairs

Local Medical Facilities for Au Pairs

Local Medical Facilities for Au Pairs

 

 

Concentra Urgent Care

45305 Catalina Ct. Ste. 103

Sterling, VA  20166

703-435-7656

Participates in the First Health Network

 

Oakton Urgent Care Center

2915 Hunter Mill Road  Ste. 11

Oakton, VA  22124

703-255-1190

Participates in the First Health Network

 

INOVA Urgent Care Center – Dulles South

24801 Pinebrook Rd. Ste. 100A

Chantilly, VA  20152

703-722-2500

Participates in the First Health Network

 

Medics USA

44050 Ashburn Shopping Plaza  Ste. 179

Ashburn, VA  20147

703-726-9401

Participates in the First Health Network

 

Emergency USA

1608 Spring Hill Rd. Ste 100

Vienna, VA  22182

703-883-0900

Participates in the First Health Network

 

 

 

 

CVS Minute Clinic – http://www.minuteclinic.com/en/

Does not accept our insurance – but au pair can pay out of pocket and send in claim form to insurance company.  Once the deductible has been satisfied – covered expenses will be reimbursed.

 

Fairfax – Greenbriar – 13031 Lee Jackson Memorial Hwy. 22033

Herndon – 1062 Elden St.  20170

McLean – 1452 Chain Bridge Road  22101

South Riding  – 24795 Pinebrook Rd.  20152

Vienna – 337 Maple Ave. E  22180

 

Emergency Care – All hospitals in this area accept our insurance.  However, it must be an emergency to seek medical care at an emergency room.  If it is not an emergency a large fee will be charged to the au pair.

Local Medical Facilities for Au Pairs

INOVA Emergency Care Center – 24 hour outpatient care

11901 Baron Cameron Avenue

Reston, VA  20190

703-668-8333

Accepts Au Pair in America Insurance

CVS Minute Clinic – http://www.minuteclinic.com/en/

Does not accept our insurance – but au pair can pay out of pocket and send in claim form to insurance company.  Once the deductible has been satisfied – covered expenses will be reimbursed.

Emergency Care – All hospitals in this area accept our insurance.

Doctor’s Office Visits/Specialists

http://www.aupairinamerica.com/resources/life_in_the_us/insurance_3.asp#regularinsurance

Click on the list of preferred providers in this area.