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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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Youneverknowwhatyourgonnaget · 20/09/2020 20:11

No but only because I don’t think I need it same as the flu jab.surely only the most at risk need it not everyone?

Elephantday82 · 21/09/2020 01:52

No.

kittensarecute · 21/09/2020 02:05

Yes. I'd have it tomorrow if it meant an end to all these stupid restrictions on my life. Had enough.

Egghead68 · 21/09/2020 06:16

@Youneverknowwhatyourgonnaget

No but only because I don’t think I need it same as the flu jab.surely only the most at risk need it not everyone?
At least 60% of the whole population need to have it to give us herd immunity.
BlueTitsRock · 21/09/2020 06:34

not until there are some longterm studies.

Eng123 · 21/09/2020 06:34

Yes, I'd have it if available. I don't care who administers it either. So long as they have had a bit of instruction that's fine. Why do you need a medically trained professional for a single repetitive task?

Eng123 · 21/09/2020 06:54

For all of you worrying about long term impacts, this is so unlikely as to be ridiculous. The risk, as far as there is one, is from allergic reactions to a component which is fairly rapid. What would the mechanisim be for such a long term effect? It's just not credible.

wobblywindows · 21/09/2020 07:05

I'm fine with you all having the vaccine, all who choose. I don't want it to be mandatory for anyone. I was fine with the DTP vaccine that they gave to babies all those years ago - now I see they have stuffed it with 3 other vaccines in the same shot and have the nerve to say the polio element is inactivated. So, no.

BlueTitsRock · 21/09/2020 07:21

For all of you worrying about long term impacts, this is so unlikely as to be ridiculous.

it happens though. Don't you remember e.g. the narcolepsy issue following the swine flue vaccine?

In our life, we all take calculated risks... I am not 'at risk' from Covid (not is a member of my immediate family) so I am happy to take my change not getting a vaccination if it were available in the next year.

Egghead68 · 21/09/2020 23:00

@BlueTitsRock

For all of you worrying about long term impacts, this is so unlikely as to be ridiculous.

it happens though. Don't you remember e.g. the narcolepsy issue following the swine flue vaccine?

In our life, we all take calculated risks... I am not 'at risk' from Covid (not is a member of my immediate family) so I am happy to take my change not getting a vaccination if it were available in the next year.

There was no link between the swine flu vaccine and narcolepsy:

www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/concerns/history/narcolepsy-flu.html

Mamawell81 · 21/09/2020 23:28

No. Way.

And I'm a pro vacc

Egghead68 · 25/09/2020 07:07

Yes but a 2018 study debunked it:

www.cdc.gov/vaccinesafety/concerns/history/narcolepsy-flu.html

Thanx4theMmories · 25/09/2020 09:18

No. I wont have it. I'll wait and take my chances.

If it becomes mandatory, that's an entirely different issue and one I would be prepared to fight against.

BTW, I'm generally pro-vax and kids had all theirs to date.

awesomeaircraft · 25/09/2020 09:19

yes.

Parker231 · 25/09/2020 09:59

Why are people so against something which could give you a normal life again. I’ll be racing to get to the front of the queue when it’s released.

Roguesausage · 25/09/2020 10:32

www.buzzfeed.com/shaunlintern/these-nhs-staff-were-told-the-swine-flu-vaccine-was-safe

www.thetimes.co.uk/article/victims-of-swine-flu-jab-to-get-pound60m-payout-02ptvlnlzqk

Egghead people are still fighting to be compensated. Which is difficult when the company is not liable.

yearofthehorse · 25/09/2020 10:43

DS is on the Imperial trial. I'm thrilled.

MadameBlobby · 25/09/2020 11:09

@Parker231

Why are people so against something which could give you a normal life again. I’ll be racing to get to the front of the queue when it’s released.
Oh I know. It’s bonkers.
AlecTrevelyan006 · 25/09/2020 11:18

Interesting article in the Times this morning pointing out that the extent to which restrictions can be lifted will depend upon the efficacy of the vaccine. As the first round of vaccines are likely to be about 50% effective, it would appear that the ground is being prepared for restrictions remaining in place well beyond the Spring of next year...

...Which of course, would be utter madness.

Vaccine efficacy most likely simply means reduced symptoms. On probably the non vulnerable group to boot. How is one going to measure that accurately?! It's not going to be 50% efficacy means half the vaccinated people won't catch bloody covid or more precisely will not test positive for it.

That's the whole bloody idiocy about what the govt are doing making a huge song and dance about cases. They will continue to happen even with a vaccine!

Hobbes39 · 25/09/2020 13:42

Definitely yes. And I'll be encouraging everyone I know to do so too. It can't come quick enough IMO.

As others have said, it's not being rushed, it's just being done as quickly as it can without all the usual delays because more money, time and resources have been thrown at it than usual, because the need for it is so universal.

I actually find it really sad there is so little trust in the scientists who have been working tirelessly on all the development and trials to have got us this far. The team that (hopefully) gets us a working vaccination should get the Nobel prize for saving the world!

tootyfruitypickle · 25/09/2020 15:08

I’d get it now. They know it’s safe it’s just whether it works .

tootyfruitypickle · 25/09/2020 15:12

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

Jocasta2018 · 25/09/2020 15:16

Yes I would have the vaccine.
I'm on the COVID-19 Vaccine Registry to help any way I can with the research.

Parker231 · 25/09/2020 17:33

Below is a draft of the order of priority any vaccine will be available:

Older adults' resident in a care home and care home workers

All those 80 years of age and over and health and social care workers

All those 75 years of age and over

All those 70 years of age and over

All those 65 years of age and over

High-risk adults under 65 years of age

Moderate-risk adults under 65 years of age

All those 60 years of age and over

All those 55 years of age and over

All those 50 years of age and over

Rest of the population (priority to be determined)