Poll - will you be letting your 12-15 DC be vaccinated

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YABU - no
YANBU - yes

@ShinyMagnemite

I'm really surprised at the number of people saying they'll let their children choose. Considering how hard adults are finding it to weigh up the arguments for and against, how fair (or sensible) is it to pass the buck to your kids?

I'm not actually sure what it means in this context. Ultimately children of this age can always refuse jabs. They have some bodily autonomy - no one is going to pin them down and force them. I guess it means parents will only give consent if the child verbally consents first.

I agree with you though, they are minors and I don't think it's fair to make them responsible. We've told ours that we are giving consent, but if they want to refuse they have an absolute right to do so. If it does turn out to be a bad decision to have it, it's squarely on us.

Very interesting how many people are saying no, very different from the usual vaccine fanatics of Mumsnet who claim anyone who is wary of vaccines is a selfish, stupid person.

I have told my older teens they the choice is theirs. They are doing their own research. Honestly, I am concerned. Since having my second dose of moderna my heart hasn’t been the same. I keep getting a fluttering sensation which stops me in my tracks. It never lasts longer than 10 seconds or so but it is frightening when it happens.

Ds, almost 15, doesn't want it. He had covid this summer so his argument is that he will have natural antibodies to protect him for this autumn and winter. He also argues that if the vaccine doesn't stop the spread, just reduces the severity of the illness, then what is the point of giving it to fit healthy teens. His older siblings all over 18 have had it because of the the threat of vaccine passports etc. My husband and I had it to protect us from severe disease. I respect his arguments and to be honest cannot find any information to counter argue them. I would like more information about natural immunity vs vaccine induced antibodies if anyone knows of a good source?

Yep, went to a drop in clinic today to get it done.

Following this with interest as I am really torn and have to send the form back to school this week. DD is very robust and I feel it's a bit pointless plus I too am worried about the effects on periods/fertility. Does anyone know how easy it would be for her to get it if we change our minds but she's missed getting it at school?

I am also worried she will be ostracised for not having it. I have admit I'm a bit of a sheep normally and we live in an area with a fairly high level of compliance.

It's their decision, but I'm pro', and luckily so is she.

@3totheright4totheleft

Following this with interest as I am really torn and have to send the form back to school this week. DD is very robust and I feel it's a bit pointless plus I too am worried about the effects on periods/fertility. Does anyone know how easy it would be for her to get it if we change our minds but she's missed getting it at school?

I don't know, but I know that DC who miss school jabs like flu and HPV can get them done through their GP practice. I would expect this to be the same. I can't see an obvious reason why barriers would be put up.

@3totheright4totheleft

Following this with interest as I am really torn and have to send the form back to school this week. DD is very robust and I feel it's a bit pointless plus I too am worried about the effects on periods/fertility. Does anyone know how easy it would be for her to get it if we change our minds but she's missed getting it at school?

I imagine you could get it through your GP if not through a normal vaccination centre. I also imagine that lots of parents will be in your position of not ruling it out completely but not being sure just yet so I doubt they will make it "now or never". :)