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Will you vaccinate against Covid?

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DelilahfromDevon · 19/09/2020 09:44

Let me start by saying I’ve never been an anti vaxxer and have vaccinated my family in the usual way. Also vaccinated them against chicken pox. They get vaccinated against the flu at school but I’ve never been vaccinated myself with the exception of the pregnancy years when it’s recommended.

But I am undecided vaccinating against Covid. Firstly due to unknown side effects of a vaccination that’s being rushed through. Secondly, only 370 people under 60 without medical conditions have died from Covid. No children. (Source Daily Telegraph). Most people who catch it don’t die and at worst have minor symptoms.

If I do decide to vaccinate it will purely be for the greater good of the elderly and those who are immunocompromised rather than because I think/am concerned I’m going to get it myself.
Curious as to what other people’s thoughts on it are?

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MadameBlobby · 26/09/2020 11:25

I’d have thought it might be a good idea to give it to school children as a priority, perhaps behind the highest risk groups. If people keep saying they are the main culprits of spreading it that would seem to make sense

Triangularbubble · 26/09/2020 11:33

I think it would be ethically dubious to vaccinate as a priority (thus, at an early stage before much data appears) a group that are at incredibly low risk themselves in order to primarily benefit a completely different group of people. It will depend on how well the vaccine works in older people of course - and whether it even prevents spread or just reduces severe symptoms. But although I would probably agree to my children bring vaccinated at some point I don’t think I’d agree to them being towards the front of the queue, particularly as there is no definitive evidence yet they actually are super spreaders. Makes more sense to me to vaccinate the relatively smaller number of school staff than the larger number of children.

Parker231 · 26/09/2020 11:49

I would put children towards the end of the priority as they appear have minimal risk of becoming seriously ill from Covid. The elderly and those looking after them are a priority.

belowradar · 26/09/2020 11:51

@MadameBlobby

I’d have thought it might be a good idea to give it to school children as a priority, perhaps behind the highest risk groups. If people keep saying they are the main culprits of spreading it that would seem to make sense
Yes, agree, just like with the flu jab - they receive priority for flu jabs precisely because they are responsible for such a lot of transmission, so vaccinating them shuts down a huge transmission route. Short-sighted not to.
WiseUpJanetWeiss · 26/09/2020 14:15

@Parker231

I would put children towards the end of the priority as they appear have minimal risk of becoming seriously ill from Covid. The elderly and those looking after them are a priority.
This, absolutely. Then healthcare workers to keep healthcare as accessible and as safe as possible. Arguably teachers should be a reasonably high priority too, because they are in a group with prolonged exposure and poor social distancing.
countrygirl99 · 26/09/2020 14:19

Don't get it if you don't want to but don't expect the rest of the world to carry on with restrictions.

ChodeOfChodeBall · 26/09/2020 14:20

No, because I would prefer to develop natural immunity to something like Covid (and I do have an underlying condition, but am still not bothered by it).

I'm not an anti-Vaxxer, either - I'd be bribing my DC to be vaccinated against any of the evil meningitis strains, for example. Or MRSA, if there were a vaccine.

ChodeOfChodeBall · 26/09/2020 14:22

@tootyfruitypickle

It shouldn’t be mandatory but those not vaccinated should carry on having to wear a mask in closed environs eg planes. . We should get a card to prove we are vacced. As some people can’t have it so unless you are vaccinated you are still a risk to others
Disagree with all of this. At what point are we going to accept that there are all kinds of viruses doing the rounds, and it's impossible to live an entirely virus-free life?
Boredbumhead · 26/09/2020 14:26

No way. The government are currently consulting on changing the law to absolve the corronovirus vaccine companies from any liability. There are also 25 different vaccine trials going on. They are all using different technology. I would advise anyone to research the particular vaccine brand as they are all different.

RhythmoftheEgg · 26/09/2020 14:30

Yes.

I've had suspected longtail C19 with continued respiratory issues, and I never, ever, ever want to have it again, or risk passing it on to a loved one.

I have a flu vax every year for the same reason, only now I'm eligible for a free one due to the after effects of Covid.

HalfIrish · 26/09/2020 17:49

Yes. The vaccine’s basis is already in existence- something for MERS I believe - which has already passed safety tests. Sarah Gilbert has said she is confident of its safety (so much so I think her children took part in the trials) and is only concerned about efficacy.

WiseUpJanetWeiss · 26/09/2020 17:52

@ChodeOfChodeBall

No, because I would prefer to develop natural immunity to something like Covid (and I do have an underlying condition, but am still not bothered by it).

I'm not an anti-Vaxxer, either - I'd be bribing my DC to be vaccinated against any of the evil meningitis strains, for example. Or MRSA, if there were a vaccine.

You want to get Covid? Bizarre.
ChodeOfChodeBall · 26/09/2020 21:55

Janet, I neither want to get it nor don't want to get it. If I get it, I get it. If I don't, I don't. If it weren't for everyone banging on about it, and if it weren't for the Hell which lockdown has unleashed on my family, I wouldn't give it a minute's thought. Same with coughs, colds, flu, pneumonia, pleurisy and swine flu (the latter three of which I have had badly as a result of an underlying condition - I would rather not get them again, but I would even more rather get on with my life and not worry about them).

WiseUpJanetWeiss · 26/09/2020 22:25

Chode You said you’d rather develop natural immunity, which surely means you’d rather get Covid than have the vaccine. Seems an odd choice, that’s all.

VickySunshine · 26/09/2020 22:29

I'm currently on maternity leave but as I work for the NHS I'll have no choice but we have shed loads of jabs anyway so one more won't make a difference.

ravensoaponarope · 26/09/2020 22:31

Absolutely.
Very surprised so many wouldn't.
I am 50 and have mild asthma, so may be slightly more at risk.
But even without that, I would have thought it were our duty to vaccinate to stop it spreading even further and to end the economic and social disruption.

SelkieQualia · 26/09/2020 22:38

Yes. I'm a HCW, so am at risk of catching it. The vaccines haven't been rushed through - all usual trials have been done. Yes, there's no long term data, but the vaccines are based on well established technology, and I'm more worried about long term risks of covid - cognitive change, parkinsons, lung and renal damage.

ThighthighOfthigh · 26/09/2020 22:38

I don't know, I'd like to know more about it. Is it like the flu jab and only temporary? Or is it a lifetime immunity?

Also my Dad had a catastrophic infection which killed him and his doctors said it was caused by the flu jab, so I don't have those either.

tinylittlepiggy · 26/09/2020 22:42

yep

WiseUpJanetWeiss · 27/09/2020 07:33

@ThighthighOfthigh

I don't know, I'd like to know more about it. Is it like the flu jab and only temporary? Or is it a lifetime immunity?

Also my Dad had a catastrophic infection which killed him and his doctors said it was caused by the flu jab, so I don't have those either.

We don’t know yet, but that seems likely.

I don’t understand how the flu vaccine could have possibly given your dad an infection, but I am sorry for your loss. Flowers

Angel2702 · 27/09/2020 08:54

Yes I want to get life back to some normality. If I take my chance with catching Covid in the community there is a known risk of dying or long time health problems. I’d rather take my chance on a vaccine.

bumbleymummy · 27/09/2020 09:37

No. It’s not something we’re overly worried about because we’re in a very low risk category. But I know some people will feel more reassured by having it so each to their own!

Egghead68 · 27/09/2020 09:52

@bumbleymummy

No. It’s not something we’re overly worried about because we’re in a very low risk category. But I know some people will feel more reassured by having it so each to their own!
It’s not just to protect you though.

We need the majority of people to be vaccinated to achieve “herd immunity” and to be able to get back to normal.

Tappering · 27/09/2020 10:00

Yes.

The long term effects of covid are likely to be far more severe than any side effects from this vaccine.

CatBatCat · 27/09/2020 10:10

Yes. I'd rather have a vaccine instead of that bloody stupid app.

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