Will the vaccine be mandatory?

[CathyandHeathcliff]

When and if there’s a vaccine, will we all be instructed to have it?
I don’t get the flu jab and never have.

[ColleysMill]

Interesting discussion, particularly when the Mental Capacity Act makes clear people are free to make "unwise decisions" regarding treatment and their health and whether recent legislation superceedes that.

I have vaccinated my dc so i guess im pro for properly tested vaccines. Happily have my flu jab each year.

[Marieo]

You can be forced to have medication administered under a court order though for mental health issues when in the community. Admittedly only in extreme circumstances, and when sectioned you have no autonomy really.

[Marieo]

Well, once they have appropriately dosed you up and you are a bit more yourself you can refuse medication, but that comes with the caveat that you will be detained for longer, so for many it's not really a choice.

[majesticallyawkward]

I don't have the flu jab

Also I have had the flu 4 times in my life so maybe have less fear of it.


CV is NOT THE FLU.

Whether you choose to have the flu jab or not is largely irrelevant as this not 'just a flu' we are dealing with and the sooner it is stopped being compared to flu the better.

If there is a genuine reason for not having the vaccination, such as autoimmune disease meaning the person is advised against it then fair enough but I don't understand why anyone who could have it would choose not to given the effect this virus has had on the world already.

[CrunchyCarrot]

CV is NOT THE FLU.

I know!! The PP's question was asking about flu, not CV so I answered specifically about flu.

[Bedroomdilemma]

I am v far from an anti vaxer, but I wouldn’t be rushing to be first in line for an rushed vaccine. Weren’t there problems with the swine flu one?

[Bedroomdilemma]

Also it’s not just a variation of an existing flu vaccine, as pointed out, this is not the flu!

[littlemixarerubbish]

@teainthetardis the flu jab isn't a routine vaccination. It's given if you're in a high risk group, or if you're a healthcare worker. It's also given to children as they are flu "superspreaders". The rest of you don't need the flu jab, and if you want it you need to pay.
So it's ok to say you don't have the flu jab. It's not like refusing the MMR.

[TheShapeJaper]

If you opt out of it then you shouldn’t be allowed to mix with others. My pets aren’t allowed to board etc unless vaccinated. Should be the same for humans.