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To say no to covid vaccine for DS?

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Clarabell77 · 20/10/2024 08:55

My DS10 has asthma - mild albeit a chest infection 14 months ago ended up in an overnight in hospital on a nebuliser/steroid and he’s had to have a steroid once during that time for another infection.

He’s been identified as being at risk and offered a Covid vaccine. I’m not sure whether to allow him to have it as I’m sure he’s had Covid quite a few times when we’ve all tested positive at home - can’t test him as he won’t let me near him with a swab. He’s had mild symptoms, even when ours weren’t.

He’s had the flu vaccine twice and taken unwell within weeks on both occasions so I’ve opted out of that one this year. Does anyone have any thoughts on the Covid one? Ideally someone who has actual knowledge, not from YouTube, I’m not a covid denier or anti vaxxer.

AIBU to not get him the vaccine?

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PandoraSox · 20/10/2024 10:59

I urge you to do a lot of your own research though

🙄🙄🙄

Gimmeabreak2025 · 20/10/2024 10:59

Covid vaccine caused my relative to get myocarditis and a pace maker.

FrostFlowers2025 · 20/10/2024 10:57

Just because B happens after A, does not mean A caused B, even if it happened twice.

I would get him the vaccine. Presumably they know his full history. If they don't, tell them what happened and ask them if they still recommend the same. If they still recommend it, I would totally do it.

Bellatrixpure · 20/10/2024 10:54

itsgettingweird · 20/10/2024 10:52

Really Confused

Well o get the flu jab as my ds carer.

Use to get covid for that reason too.

Yesterday we went and he was offered covid jab too as at risk but I'm not entitled as his carer this year.

So I don't think they are begging people with unused vaccines!

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See my latest post.

none of my family are at risk

itsgettingweird · 20/10/2024 10:52

Bellatrixpure · 20/10/2024 09:01

I had a text saying my child was at risk of complications. I’m unsure what risks because she doesn’t have asthma or any other health conditions. I’ve ignored text and think they’re pushing people to take up unused vaccines that will go in the bin otherwise

Really Confused

Well o get the flu jab as my ds carer.

Use to get covid for that reason too.

Yesterday we went and he was offered covid jab too as at risk but I'm not entitled as his carer this year.

So I don't think they are begging people with unused vaccines!

Tekphobebruvva · 20/10/2024 10:52

Lazy. Do your own research. Plenty out there on vaccine injuries much as it pains people to comprehend this.

Lomoto · 20/10/2024 10:51

Absolutely would not give my child the covid vaccine. I thank God I said no when we were offered it. You only need to look at what is coming to light with Covid vaccine injuries. I'm angry I got it.
Not anti vaccine and have had other vaccines but would not with this one.

Mumtobabyhavoc · 20/10/2024 10:51

ClytemnestraWasMisunderstood · 20/10/2024 10:20

you think the vaccine caused cancer?

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Exact same post by this person on another thread...

exLtEveDallas · 20/10/2024 10:50

I had Covid last Xmas and can honestly say I have never felt so ill in my entire life. My breathing was so bad that my DH woke in a panic one night, shouting that he was taking me to hospital NOW! Because I was panting and struggling to breathe - I barely remember it. It took about 6 weeks, oxygen, steroids and an ongoing prescription for COPD inhalers before I felt myself again.

When my docs offered Covid and Flu jabs at the start of this month I practically ran to the surgery for them. I never want to feel that ill again. It wasn't the first time I had Covid, but was definitely the worst.

Because I was so ill, the surgery has also given the jabs to DH and DD - even though she lives away from home now - because of the risk of them bringing either home to me.

I will never say no to vaccinations. Plenty of people far brainier than myself have studied and researched for years to be able provide them, and it would be arrogant of me to think I know better.

Bogginsthe3rd · 20/10/2024 10:47

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crumblingschools · 20/10/2024 10:46

Don’t think I know anyone who has had flu many times.

A boss where I worked many years ago died from flu. It was such a shock and very quick, family had to agree to have life support machine turned off only about 5 days after he had left work feeling ill with flu.

Bellatrixpure · 20/10/2024 10:45

Areolaborealis · 20/10/2024 10:39

Interestingly, I've been offered the booster this year but I don't know why. Its the first time since 2021 that I have been offered. I have mild asthma for which I have never been hospitalised and I am a bit overweight but no other health issues to justify a booster.

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I was just confused why my daughter was offered the vaccine. I was probably unreasonable to say it’s because they don’t want to dispose of unused vaccines, but why have they offered it for the first time when they’ve never contacted me before. They have set targets maybe?

Annoyed that they try to push it by saying she’s at risk when nothing in her Medical records suggests this

I won’t be taking up their invitation anyway

Tekphobebruvva · 20/10/2024 10:44

There’s no way I’d accept this for a 10yo asthmatic or not.

I urge you to do a lot of your own research though. There are a lot of fanatical people on here who will attempt to guilt you for simply considering whether or not to have it rather than just blindly accepting it.

ilovesooty · 20/10/2024 10:44

RunnerDown · 20/10/2024 09:19

You are getting responses based on posters own biases here. No- one has any evidence for their opinions. It’s all anecdotal.And mostly from people with no medical background .
It is a difficult decision to make but I definitely wouldn’t make it on the basis of emotive posts pasted here.

Exactly. You have to make your own mind up but I think you need to be careful about being swayed by the anti vaxx stuff being pedalled here.

DelilahRay · 20/10/2024 10:42

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Singleandproud · 20/10/2024 10:42

I have a conversation with DD, explore the pros and cons and let her decide.

She had two vaccines because the first time she had COVID (prevaccine) she was quite unwell, with flu symptoms but it never went to her chest. The second time she had it post vaccine she only had sniffles, She has decided to decline the last two that were offered as she has some immunity but does have the flu vaccine.

SemperIdem · 20/10/2024 10:42

howdoIrecover · 20/10/2024 09:11

I work in pharma, please do not give your baby the Covid jab.

As what, a receptionist?

PandoraSox · 20/10/2024 10:41

Areolaborealis · 20/10/2024 10:39

Interestingly, I've been offered the booster this year but I don't know why. Its the first time since 2021 that I have been offered. I have mild asthma for which I have never been hospitalised and I am a bit overweight but no other health issues to justify a booster.

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I think the NHS has widened the criteria for being offered the vaccine this year.

sleepwouldbenice · 20/10/2024 10:41

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Let me guess, you read the Light

PandoraSox · 20/10/2024 10:39

Hereforaglance · 20/10/2024 10:38

Not my problem you fell hook line n sinker for a scam lol tjat your problem

What is the scam, exactly?

Areolaborealis · 20/10/2024 10:39

Bellatrixpure · 20/10/2024 09:01

I had a text saying my child was at risk of complications. I’m unsure what risks because she doesn’t have asthma or any other health conditions. I’ve ignored text and think they’re pushing people to take up unused vaccines that will go in the bin otherwise

Interestingly, I've been offered the booster this year but I don't know why. Its the first time since 2021 that I have been offered. I have mild asthma for which I have never been hospitalised and I am a bit overweight but no other health issues to justify a booster.

Mumtobabyhavoc · 20/10/2024 10:39

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Are you ok?

Hereforaglance · 20/10/2024 10:38

Not my problem you fell hook line n sinker for a scam lol tjat your problem

notnorman · 20/10/2024 10:37

Pericarditis isn't fun and he is in the cohort for this to be a side effect

HornyHornersPinger · 20/10/2024 10:37

PandoraSox · 20/10/2024 10:36

Sheep! Ha! Time to get the anti-vaxxer bingo card out!

BTW, I thought everyone who had the vaccine back in 2020/21 was supposed to be dead by now 🫠

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Or at the very least swapped all our Apple software for Microsoft and sworn allegiance to Bill Gates 🤣