Need advice! Should I accept this maid?
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There have been cases of maids coming in with TB. I would err on the side of caution.
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If you have young children at home, please do not take the risk. It seems that more people are getting TB although the numbers are still small.
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We were definitely seek 2nd opinion when we get her medical report. But for her prior visit who should foot the bill, us or the agent?
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agree. once you sign over, the maid is YOUR responsibility. Agent can verbally say she will be responsible for her medical costs but the law says YOU as the employer are liable.
Money aside, pls be careful for your family’s sake. My mum’s friend (grandma status) and grandkid had to endure 6 months of drugs and monitoring at TTSH TB centre becos their maid contracted TB when she was in SG (she passed the review but somehow her TB flared whilst under employment) and the two were deemed to be susceptible - the other family members were cleared. I can’t imagine having to pump so much drugs into a young body. -
:salute: Thank you for all your prompt and helpful reply, much appreciated!
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I think it’s esp terrible for young ones to have to take these strong drugs at such a young age. You don’t know the side effects.
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I would return the maid to the agent and make a report to MOM with the evidence that the maid failed the x-ray test in order to make sure the agent does not pass this maid to some other persons. The agent is so irresponsible.
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Agree with Jennifer, should report to MOM, the maid mostly will be repatriated.... TB is highly contagious :nailbite:
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Exposure to TB can also cause latent TB. The treatment for this condition is medication for X months with regular visits for check-ups and testing. This happened to my DS when he was infected many years back. I cannot remember the full details of the treatment except the daily medication and frequent visits on weekend to the TB centre (cannot remember the name) at Moulmein Road.
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