Baseline Sickness: Sniffles, runny nose, and some sort of dry cough (no fever) - AKA the "Chicago Winter Cold". The cold that is prevalent in parents, kids, & those around children, expecially during the winter months.
This 'Baseline Sickness' means that the agency, families, and sitters understand that while working with kids, or having kids in your home, this "Baseline Sickness" is to be expected and is not a barrier to work, or to placement confirmation, unless shared with the agency separately during intake.