Teachers, school staff, university staff - will you get the vaccine?

[HelloMissus]

Just read a thread where a good proportion of NHS staff say they won’t get the vaccine when it becomes available.

So just wondering what school and university staff will do.

[DrMadelineMaxwell]

Yes.

[solidaritea]

If it has undergone adequate testing, yes.

[OverTheRainbowLiesOz]

Will teachers be offered the vaccine?

[OverTheRainbowLiesOz]

They don't have any PPE.

[Barbie222]

I read the thread and understand some people's concerns but yes, I'd have it. I have the flu vaccine every year and that's often changed / developed too. I'd see it as the responsible thing to do, even as someone who's low risk and has maybe had it already.

[Readandwalk]

Yes.

[ASimpleLobsterHat]

Will university staff be given the vaccine? I think I would have it if offered, but I can’t imagine we’ll be in the first group offered it given that we’re not classed as key workers.

[Ginogineli]

No for same reason I don’t have flu vaccine

I’m low risk

There’s talk that it’ll be years before your average young and low risker gets it and it may not be free

Not all groups get the flu vaccine on nhs I expect covid will be same

[Ginogineli]

I honestly don’t think it’ll be offered to all in the way people think

[HelloMissus]

Sorry I’ve no idea if you’d be offered it as a priority, I was just wondering if hypothetically- if it was available - if you would.

[Maxtry]

Secondary teacher....yes yes yes...Am feeling so depressed after reading how many wont on the other thread!

[HelloMissus]

Though I should say I think your unions should push very hard for you to be priority.

[HipTightOnions]

Yes please.

[HelloMissus]

Max aye.
We keep being told that all the sacrifices people are making, the losses we’re suffering are inevitable in order to protect the NHS.
But then NHS staff will refuse a vaccine?
Head blown off.

[AppleKatie]

yes, I’d pay quite a lot for it too if I thought I could get it more quickly.

[Tyranttoddler]

Yes

[MrsHamlet]

My local authority, which has given teachers the flu vaccine routinely for years, has withdrawn it this year. I'm struggling to find somewhere to get it done.
But yes, I would have the Covid vaccine.

[CarrieBlue]

Yes, sleeve rolled up ready!

[HelloMissus]

carrie that made me laugh.

[HelloMissus]

MrsH that’s terrible!
Using up a bed with flu must be something we’re all trying to avoid.
Plus frankly, I’d not want flu+ Covid and I’m pretty relaxed about the whole thing generally.

[MrsSnitchnose]

Secondary support staff here and no I won't

[Ginogineli]

Flu is 98% down compared to the same 6 monthsast year - according to figures today so I don’t think they’re concerned about flu this year

[MrsHamlet]

HelloMissus yep. Baffling really.

[Ginogineli]

MrsH aren’t the likes of boots etc doing it? Our workplace has given us vouchers for &5 off at boots but I haven’t tried to book

[camsie]

Yes I would.
Can't get the flu vaccine for love nor money though!