To think people are crazy to give the covid vaccination to their children

[Ilovewatermelon]

After being approved for 12-15 year olds , I'm wondering how many would actually volunteer their child to get the jab?

inews.co.uk/news/health/weightlifter-left-unable-walk-student-forced-to-drop-out-university-long-covid-1035084

Ideas that the illness doesn’t affect young people have prevailed in the medical community, even though ONS data suggests 13 per cent of under 11s and about 15 per cent of 12- to 16-year-olds reported at least one symptom five weeks after a confirmed Covid-19 infection. These stereotypes have affected Megan, who has struggled to be taken seriously.

Megan now struggles to eat more than one meal a day, is often left breathless, and has a resting heart rate of 200bpm – at least double the average person. She cannot socialise and has to leave school weekly because of her breathing difficulties.

“She was sent to a paediatrician because of the severity of her symptoms in November. The specialist refused to carry out any checks and just basically told us to move on with our lives,” said Miranda.

Options are limited for Megan’s treatment.

Miranda said: “As my daughter is now 16, she falls between the gaps in paediatric and adult care. There are no Long Covid clinics in Nottingham for children, and she can’t get a referral to an adult one.

Again, children are low risk - but low risk doesn't mean no risk.

but we ARE vaccinating millions of people to protect vulnerable people already

'children' - IE 12-18 year olds can make that choice for themselves

Mine are 17 and 18 and both work in retail - have done through the pandemic - they want to be vaccinated as they are at risk via their work

@MarshaBradyo

I think the op has lost original account name and set up new one

Or been banned.

And the people calling on us to give our vaccines to other countries before protecting our children. Why us? EU countries including Italy and Germany have started doing children. As have Israel, United Arab Emirates, and America.

Like I said on another thread. We need to put our own oxygen mask on before helping others.

Far better anyhow what Biden is looking at. Patent waver (even if only temporary). I hope he manages to make some headway in his talks with the drugs companies.

Again, children are low risk - but low risk doesn't mean no risk

Well, life has risk and health risks too.

We've been in this pandemic for 16 months now, the numbers of children effected is tiny, far more have been killed by cars, we could ban them and have a greater effect on our kids well being but that would inconvenience us, so we don't do that.

No Germany has said they may be eligible from early June, not that they will vaccinate, the debate is hotly contested there as it is here.

My tweens have had both jabs, they are feeling more relaxed and protected now.

They also have medically vulnerable friends and understand that they are helping to protect others.

We are all looking forward to a chilled summer.

Actually yes. Germany is considering initially limiting it to CV children - due to limited supply.

@jasjas1973

Again, children are low risk - but low risk doesn't mean no risk

Well, life has risk and health risks too.

We've been in this pandemic for 16 months now, the numbers of children effected is tiny, far more have been killed by cars, we could ban them and have a greater effect on our kids well being but that would inconvenience us, so we don't do that.

Cars are irrelevant.

My children won't be having it. They aren't scared of the pandemic, the risk of a health problem from the jab is higher than their risk of a health problem from covid.

Not true YellowTree1

Medical regulators in the EU, America, UK, and other countries have approved the vaccines as safe.

No serious side effects at all were reported in the children on the trials.

@YellowTree1

My children won't be having it. They aren't scared of the pandemic, the risk of a health problem from the jab is higher than their risk of a health problem from covid.

Oh that's okay then, they're not scared of it. Problem solved everyone! Just don't be scared of it.

I'm phoning the GP tomorrow to ask for DS13 to be vaccinated.

He has T1 Diabetes and Hypothyroidism and getting Covid would fell him like a mighty oak.

I guess when you have spent 8 years organising injections, blood glucose tests, hypo treatments and thyroxine on a daily basis, a vaccine which may prevent him catching Covid or at least mitigate some of it's side effects doesn't seem like a big deal.

I am very practical and level-headed though - there is no space for hysteria in my life.

I think you are crazy not to.

MaryJosephandtheweedonkey

Clinical trials of the vaccine on children have only just started. How can we possibly have all the evidence at this early stage?

I don't consider myself 'uneducated' as you suggested thanks very much.

My teens have both had it (US). They are minors, not given a choice in the matter by both sets of parents, and they had it to prevent them catching it, not to protect any adults. Vaccinated adults are unlikely to become seriously ill with COVID anyway so why would I need my teen to get it so I don't get it? We had them get the vaccine so THEY don't get it, plain and simple. Because just like most things you vaccinate against, you may get a mild case or you could end up dead or with long term complications. You have no way of knowing which will occur, so, you vaccinate. Also now vaccinated they do not need to wear a mask indoors anymore which will be great for school next year and for their general ability to socialise and return to "normal" which as we know now is vital for children's well being. This decision is the biggest no-brainer in the world today!

YABU

As I said in another thread, my son has MS. His current treatment involves a day in hospital every month. The optimum treatment is a six monthly one, but he has to be vaccinated against covid before he can have it because if he caught covid on the treatment, it would more than likely kill him.
He will be vaccinated as soon as is humanly possible. We are thrilled that a vaccine has been approved for his age group so soon. (He's 14)

@Peach01

I don't think anyone is crazy to vaccinate their child, it is so new I also don't think anyone would be crazy to have reservations and see how other children respond. AstraZenica was approved as safe until there was a question mark over it. Unfortunately it takes time and response from many hosts for risks to become apparent. It's the same with pregnancy. Very limited data so can't guarantee 100% safety.

I agree with this.

Neither side of the argument are crazy. I am on the more hesitant side.

The vaccines and who can have them is fast changing. And it's fast changing as a result of side effects becoming more known. At this stage I'm more cautious about getting my kids vaccinated. But that very well may change. It will also depend on how they feel about it. I will have an open conversation with them about it and discuss side effects too.

@Ilovewatermelonn

Having had a quick look at your other posts

Such as this one

Exactly , freedoms, livelihoods, people's sanity, lives!! are all being lost the longer we comply

It's very sad that (like flu) the very elderly and the very vunerable die but at what cost is this now!! The flu/covid/common colds will ramp up again come autumn, and more of these people (like every winter) will die, but this will most likely be blamed on a new variant or lack of vaccine uptake so they can continue to keep us under some sort of restrictions

It's clear you are seriously deluded, and firmly in the ''shame some other folks need to die, but if that's what needs to happen just so that my life can carry on as normal, then tough shit'' camp.

You've had your answer, YABU, now toddle off and keep your insanity to yourself.

1/3 diabetics die from covid

I'm glad to see misinformation is being deleted on this thread but HOW is this being allowed to stand?

It's an absolute blatant lie.

From diabetes.org.uk

And the majority of people who do get coronavirus – whether they have diabetes or not – will have mild symptoms and don’t need to go into hospital.

Ridiculous. And shame in you if the 15yo in question has been told that 1 in 3 die. @BluebellsGreenbells

@Tealightsandd

Not true YellowTree1

Medical regulators in the EU, America, UK, and other countries have approved the vaccines as safe.

No serious side effects at all were reported in the children on the trials.

...yep no side effects such as clotting/fatigue etc were reported in trials of AZ or J&J vaccines either.

Would I fuck allow this vaccine near my child.

And no I am not an anti vaxxer. I view each individual medication separately.

"1/3 diabetics die from covid"

What a load of shit. I am diabetic and I certainly won't be losing any sleep worrying about dying from covid,

Problem is if they don't and the virus continues to infect younger people there's more chance of a mutation... Potentially into something worse which the vaccines don't work against.