I won't be brave enough to answer the question ''have you had your vaccination?''

[Gucci1961]

My fb feed is so polarised. I will be keeping it private what I have done I think. If anybody asks me if I have had it, I won't know what to say. Opinions seem so divided. I can't believe Im friends with people who think it's poison, and also, people who think you're so selfish you should go to prison if you pass on it!

Personally I'm on the fence but I'll have it. Reluctantly but I will have it. I cancelled the first appointment because it was at the crack of dawn on a weekend day. I have friends on my fb feed who are posted all sorts of articles insinuating that you're a lunatic to have untested shit put in to you and also that you'll have deaths on your hands if you don't race down to your local vaccination centre.

So, if I'm asked, I'll say, 'weather is improving, 12 degrees, feels like 11!''

It's nothing to celebrate, that we were put in this position (by the virus I mean, not blaming anybody for the pandemic)

Surely not having to worry about being infected is something to celebrate? To say nothing of the bigger picture of coming out of lockdown? I'm not suggesting a party or anything, but I must say I do feel a sense of freedom and greater security since having the second jab.

My Facebook isn't polarised at all, very much a given that most people are getting it. I agree putting untested shit in your arm would be ludicrous, but it's a moot point given the vaccine is thoroughly tested

@ChocOrange1

Thats interesting. I don't know anyone who speaks negatively about the vaccine, or anyone who posts strong feelings about anyone else's choice either way. Maybe you just need better friends who won't judge you for your choices.

Likewise.

I'm quite intolerant of people who post anti-vaccine nuttiness on social media though, so anyone on my feeds with those views would definitely have slipped through the net, as it were.

I cancelled the first appointment because it was at the crack of dawn on a weekend day.

Sorry, but I think that is a really pathetic excuse not to have it.

@BeingATwatItsABingThing

Just say you’re not happy sharing your medical information or say you haven’t been called for it yet.

I personally would have taken the crack of dawn appointment though. I’d be happy to go on a list to turn up with short notice in case of vaccines going to waste. We’re still around 10 years off my age group.

It’s interesting that people are using the phrase it’s their “medical history”.

My friend said the same thing. In a nice way I explained to her that we all have a moral duty (generally). Would you be happy for someone to give you an STD deliberately?

@ZoBo123

A bit divided on whether it is good to talk about it. Yes it normalises it and hesitant people may be swayed by thinking they are the only ones not getting it. But it is really nosey to ask about people's personal health choices and this should absolutely not be normalised. Have you had the flu jab? Are your children's jabs you to date? These things are not routinely discussed

It’s because it’s something contagious though. People are worried and anxious as if you get a bad case of Covid it’s life threatening and could leave you with life long effects after.

I’m sorry but it effects us all. Remember when the schools closed and parents were up in arms it’s like we have forgotten so quickly.

Luckily I don't have this problem because all of my friends and older family members have been vaccinated.

I don't have any idiots as friends, in FB or real life. Suggest it's time for a cull of your FB friends OP. Useful to 'out' those of your friends who are a bit hard of thinking......

I know a few people who are anti-Vax, I think some people are hiding the fact they aren't as the debate, much like Brexit or Trans issues has become so toxic.

Even this thread has an examples of it, I can't believe someone wants to withhold treatment for anti Vax. Seriously shall we start withholding Treatment for anyone whose illness is caused by their lifestyle...in fact all those kids that break bones on trampolines we shouldn't treat them cause they shouldn't have been playing on a known dangerous item!

Body autonomy is a fundamental part of a free society once we start to forget that we are on a very slippery slope.

With freedom comes responsibility.

I work on an international project with a team in Kenya and Ghana. I don’t mention that I’m getting vaccinated because I know how desperate my partners are to have their parents / grandparents protected, and themselves/the rest of their community, but there are almost no vaccines available in either country as India has ceased providing them, and the few (about 100k vaccines in each country, each with millions of people) are too expensive for most of the population to afford.

Get the free, readily available vaccine and tell your friends they are bloody privileged to be able to question its provision.

I also don't have anyone in my immediate circle who are anti-vaxx. I know people about who are but I don't have much to do with them. I'd be dropping people from FB who were just because I've no time for such crap.

Do people in general have a right to know your medical info? No of course they don't.

However, it's slightly naive to think people aren't anxious to know that the places they live and work in are getting safer. For many, their anxiety will be reduced knowing that everyone that can is getting vaccinated.

While I'm sure for those on the fence being asked or challenged about their vaccine status isn't pleasant. It's much more upsetting for those who are vulnerable or who have loved ones who are vulnerable to hear people declaring they aren't getting vaccinated even though they can because of 'random reason from Facebook'.

@RampantIvy

With freedom comes responsibility.

Yes to advocate for people who think differently from you. People that are confused and frightened about putting something into their body.

I'm sure Peter Parker would not advocate we pin people down and inject them.

But instead let's call them idiots cause disparaging someone's mental capabilities always helps get them on side...it doesn't push them further the other way 🤔

Original poster I am sadden and concerned about your predicament. You have my empathy. However as you are reaching out for presumably comments and advice from anonymous strangers here - can I ask why you need to seemingly live your life through evidently stressful if not quasi toxic personal/private social media? Sure this is admittedly easier said than done in today’s digital by default environment but can you perhaps mix up your social media to enjoy the useful functionality by being more selective of bits that are beneficial to your well-being such as communication and park or preferably avoid placing yourself in situations like this. That is not to suggest that it is entirely your fault but partially self contributory because of your actions and in this case omission to interact or respond to affirm or reject polar viewpoints. As with regards to the medical subject matter (as a non medical lay person) I believe the emergency approved vaccines currently being administered are beneficial given the potential risks of otherwise more likelihood of illness by contracting and transmission of disease (with potential fatalities in most vulnerable) or severe disease such as long term post Covid syndrome. As with all vaccines and medications there are known and possibly/potentially as yet unknown side effects including those very small percentage of issues widely analysed and monitored. That said you have the options as to whether you want to be unvaccinated or if in the appropriate approved called up age groups without restricting preexisting medical complications, vaccinated. I wish you luck and I believe vaccination given the current worrying pandemic landscape is beneficial to yourself, your family and wider community to include all those you come into close proximity. It is your choice and it’s voluntary so whether you decide to accept or decline the offer is not for others to prejudice. Though that said if the population suitable for vaccination elect not to do so - we may have very different personal and overall health outcomes. The is seemingly a scientific correlation to support this viewpoint as we have recently witnessed within certain hotspots within the UK and overseas. Wishing you well, stay safe and avoid unhealthy social media nonsense!

@longtimemarried I hate that argument! Every day ppl take health risks! Should you not expect treatment if you get in a car..as there's risk associated with that too. Should you not expect treatment from a physio if you get an injury whilst playing sport (as you took a risk!)?
Ffs

And there's a HUGE difference between someone who is waiting longer, not sure of what to do etc and someone who is an anti vaxxer!! Just because a person hasn't had the vaccine yet or has refused it for now doesn't make them an anti vaxxer.

@RampantIvy

I cancelled the first appointment because it was at the crack of dawn on a weekend day.

Sorry, but I think that is a really pathetic excuse not to have it.

Well it's not you that needs a lie in on Sunday!! I'll be really glad tomorrow morning when I wake up in my own time that I'm not on public transport going to a vaccination centre 15K away. There is a closer one so I've no idea why I've been sent to the one miles away, but, I have no regrets about rolling the dice again. None at all.

@RampantIvy

Luckily I don't have this problem because all of my friends and older family members have been vaccinated.

Would you want to be the one person some of your f&f were afraid to tell the truth to?

Just say you can't remember.

Omg just say
Yes I have or no I haven't!
If they say their views say. That's your view not mine.

Luckily I don't have this problem because all of my friends and older family members have been vaccinated

No. ALL of your friends and family have told you they have.

I have no desire to be lectured, abused or 'educated' by people in real life who think they know better than me. It's my body, my decision and I'm entitled to make that decision in peace.

When asked if I've had the vaccine I smile and say yes, a few weeks ago now. I have no intention of having it for my own reasons.

I highly doubt that I'm unique in this.

I’d say that I’d had it. People who think it’s poison aren’t worth staying friends with!

No. ALL of your friends and family have told you they have.

Yes, because they really have. It is information they have volunteered. I haven't asked them whether they have been vaccinated or not. I don't have a huge friendship circle because I choose not to be friends with arseholes, and I have the sort of friends who wouldn't lie about something like this. My family are clinically vulnerable so had their vaccinations before I did.

Umm seems like maybe you're looking for the argument here instead OP.

I'm not looking for an argument. When somebody says ''ALL'' their friends and family have had the vaccine I'm a little sceptical. I'd prefer to be surrounded by people who felt comfortable having different opinions.

My view of myself is that I'm very reasonable, but I know we all think that! This thread shows that no matter how reasonable you feel you are, somebody somewhere is going to think you're pathetic or looking for an argument or need to get a grip!