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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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Firestace · 20/10/2024 09:06

Did he have the flu nasal spray or actual injection? The nasal spray does have a small amount of the live strain in it whereas the jab doesn't, the latter is usually recommended for children with asthma as less risk of serious breathing related side effects. I'd get flu for sure but wouldn't be as fussed on the covid vaccine as he's had covid several times and will have some natural immunity surely.

Whu · 20/10/2024 09:05

Anewuser · 20/10/2024 09:03

It’s your call to risk assess. However, my son is vulnerable so he had the vaccine. I didn’t have the vaccine. I couldn’t live with myself if he got Covid really bad and I hadn’t done anything to prevent it. I gave him paracetamol just before the jab (yesterday) and will give it to him again if he needs it.

I think a day or two of possibly feeling rough is better than the awful outcome if he gets Covid.

Just wondering why you are stating an awful outcome if he gets covid when OP has said he has already had covid with only mild symptoms?

purplebeansprouts · 20/10/2024 09:04

You can't ask us to decide this for you

Anewuser · 20/10/2024 09:03

It’s your call to risk assess. However, my son is vulnerable so he had the vaccine. I didn’t have the vaccine. I couldn’t live with myself if he got Covid really bad and I hadn’t done anything to prevent it. I gave him paracetamol just before the jab (yesterday) and will give it to him again if he needs it.

I think a day or two of possibly feeling rough is better than the awful outcome if he gets Covid.

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.

Clocloxx · 20/10/2024 09:02

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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

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?

ClytemnestraWasMisunderstood · 20/10/2024 09:01

Don't you just long for the days before vaccines were invented? I mean, no dilemma to be had. What a shame clever people started inventing things to save lives/minimise the effects of a disease

BlueJayCailin · 20/10/2024 08:59

I’d probably get it? My brother in law has asthma and got Covid and now has really bad long covid and apparently the vaccine can help prevent that, he honestly can’t even get out of bed some days and it’s been a year!

Farmwifefarmlife · 20/10/2024 08:58

Likewise I don’t see the point now, I had no vaccines and two babies we are all fine, they didn’t even push / really ask with my second pregnancy. You could always as DS he is 10 if he would like it or rather not ?

MiddleagedBeachbum · 20/10/2024 08:56

Personally I wouldn’t