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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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Anewuser · 20/10/2024 10:26

Victoriancat · 20/10/2024 10:17

My sons adenoids are enormous so we've been told it's quite pointless anyway as anything you put up his nose just falls straight out, plus it's the flu it's not that dramatic.

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You've been fortunate enough then not to have flu then?

My son caught influenza A (despite getting the jab), progressed to pneumonia then sepsis. It would have been deadly.

Evilartsgrad · 20/10/2024 10:26

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Wrong. There is no possible scientific link purely because biology just doesn't work that way.
Back to school for you.

Victoriancat · 20/10/2024 10:26

Julen7 · 20/10/2024 10:25

Have you ever had flu?

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Often :)

Pippa246 · 20/10/2024 10:25

Clarabell77 · 20/10/2024 09:55

Thank you, I wasn’t aware of that, it was the nasal one he got on both occasions so I might look into the injection. I feel I’d rather protect him against flu than Covid given he’s had the latter a few times and it’s been so mild.

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The flu injection is not as effective in children. The nasal spray contains trace amounts of porcine gelatine but the Muslim council of Britain have said Muslim children may have the nasal spray in good faith as they recognise how important it is to keep communities protected.

Vaccines are black triangle medicines which means there is really strict recording and monitoring of side effects. If you give anything to millions of people, some will have side effects. But there is no evidence to suggest the harms of the vaccines outweigh the benefits.

If you don’t believe this and instead think that Public Health are spending billions of pounds vaccinating people for some nefarious reasons, then you are going down the conspiracy theory route.

As you will be aware, asthma is unpredictable and deadly - personally I wouldn’t take the risk of my child not being protected against current strains of Covid of flu as the viruses do tend to mutate.

Julen7 · 20/10/2024 10:25

Victoriancat · 20/10/2024 10:17

My sons adenoids are enormous so we've been told it's quite pointless anyway as anything you put up his nose just falls straight out, plus it's the flu it's not that dramatic.

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Have you ever had flu?

Didshejustsaythatoutloud · 20/10/2024 10:25

howdoIrecover · 20/10/2024 09:11

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

10 is not a baby

rosesaredeadvioletsaretoo · 20/10/2024 10:24

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Evilartsgrad · 20/10/2024 10:24

rosesaredeadvioletsaretoo · 20/10/2024 10:21

The hideous vaccine injuries, the risk of serious illness and death, ans the fact that it doesn’t seem to work, means it would be a hard no from me!

None of these are facts. Dangerous ignorant post

Firestace · 20/10/2024 10:24

rosesaredeadvioletsaretoo · 20/10/2024 10:21

The hideous vaccine injuries, the risk of serious illness and death, ans the fact that it doesn’t seem to work, means it would be a hard no from me!

I know the answer, but I'll ask anyway- care to provide any links to credible research and facts that support this statement?

Evilartsgrad · 20/10/2024 10:23

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"them vaccines...been pushed"

No comment.🙄

DS1 has life threatening asthma. Did he get the vaccines first opportunity and every one thereafter? You bet your bippy.

rosesaredeadvioletsaretoo · 20/10/2024 10:21

The hideous vaccine injuries, the risk of serious illness and death, ans the fact that it doesn’t seem to work, means it would be a hard no from me!

ClytemnestraWasMisunderstood · 20/10/2024 10:20

Berlinlover · 20/10/2024 09:02

I got the Covid vaccine in 2022 due to the insane and draconian restrictions in Ireland at the time. I haemorrhaged for two days after the vaccine and was diagnosed with very advanced uterine cancer in 2023. I’d strongly advise you to say no to the Covid vaccine.

you think the vaccine caused cancer?

Toomanywars · 20/10/2024 10:20

howdoIrecover · 20/10/2024 09:11

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

😂

Bellatrixpure · 20/10/2024 10:20

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They didn’t phone me. As I said, my child is healthy and has no underlying health issues so I’m confused about why they sent it. They don’t routinely offer children the covid jab. so why did they offer it my healthy child, who have never had covid, lung problems, or any of the previous jabs?

And yes, they do try to use up jabs as they have a short shelf life. I work at a hospital and the nurses trawl around the place trying to vaccinate people at the end of the working day, so no it’s not ridiculous

thepariscrimefiles · 20/10/2024 10:19

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Some people's thought processes are really scary aren't they?

dizzydizzydizzy · 20/10/2024 10:19

OP please get proper advice from a GP. They can explain whether your DS' reaction to the flu jabs was that or a coincidence and what the possible consequences of not having a covid vaccine for DS will be.

PandoraSox · 20/10/2024 10:18

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Quite. Last year the vaccine programme was offered to a narrower range of people? They have expanded it again this year and I don't think it is because they have loads of spare vaccine lying around!

Tippexy · 20/10/2024 10:17

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.

How to say you have no idea how vaccinations work, without saying you have no idea how vaccinations work.

Victoriancat · 20/10/2024 10:17

LeopardLoop · 20/10/2024 10:10

Th flu vaccine that is usually given to kids isn’t an injection so there are no needles involved!

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My sons adenoids are enormous so we've been told it's quite pointless anyway as anything you put up his nose just falls straight out, plus it's the flu it's not that dramatic.

dollopofsauce · 20/10/2024 10:14

howdoIrecover · 20/10/2024 09:11

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

Why such a provocative response? Please can you elaborate?

Pippa246 · 20/10/2024 10:14

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LeopardLoop · 20/10/2024 10:10

Victoriancat · 20/10/2024 10:05

I'm not letting my son have them, he's never had the flu jab either as he absolutely freaks with regards to needles. He's had covid twice and is only ever ill for a day, falls asleep longer than usual then wakes up the next day totally fine, covid for me however kicked my ass much worse after I was made to get the jab...

Th flu vaccine that is usually given to kids isn’t an injection so there are no needles involved!

Victoriancat · 20/10/2024 10:05

I'm not letting my son have them, he's never had the flu jab either as he absolutely freaks with regards to needles. He's had covid twice and is only ever ill for a day, falls asleep longer than usual then wakes up the next day totally fine, covid for me however kicked my ass much worse after I was made to get the jab...

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Clarabell77 · 20/10/2024 10:04

Jaehee · 20/10/2024 09:01

Does anyone have any thoughts on the Covid one? Ideally someone who has actual knowledge

I have actual knowledge but it's not clear what you want to know, or what your concerns are. Can you elaborate?

I suppose I’m nervous about potential covid vaccine side effects, especially given he’s already had Covid and it wasn’t much more than a cold for him. I know the vaccine risks would be minimal, but I don’t feel he’s at risk at all with Covid based on the fact he’s had it before and been okay. I feel I’m going against medical advice if he doesn’t get it, so it’s making me think twice and it’s probably not a big deal but you always think “what if”…

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PandoraSox · 20/10/2024 09:58

howdoIrecover · 20/10/2024 09:11

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

What is your role?