[quote Inastatus]@starfish88 - that’s how I think too. I got into a debate —argument— with my friend who has declared ‘there’s no way I’m having the bloody vaccine and I don’t judge anyone else if they don’t want it either, it’s a personal choice’.
I disagreed. I think it’s much more than personal choice, it’s a matter of wider social responsibility to stop this virus as we have done in the past with the other horrible illnesses you mention. Imagine if people then had refused to vaccinate, we would still have polio, smallpox, measles etc. If too many people refuse this vaccine, the scientists may as well just down tools and give up! Thankfully the numbers coming through on the vaccine are very promising and I’m sure we will get a high enough take up from people who actually trust our brilliant scientists and don’t just base their decision on what someone said on Facebook![/quote]
Completely agree with you @Inastatus
My DD is nearly 5 months old and has still not had any of her routine vaccinations yet because we had to delay them due to her having open heart surgery last month. I have her first lot booked in now (had to wait 6 weeks post op) but I have to rely on the fact that enough others have their children vaccinated so that she hasn't been too much at risk!
Obviously we are isolating at the moment anyway but it's a fine example of having the vaccine for those who can't!
Same with the Covid jab, my children can't have it at the moment unless it becomes approved so I'm relying on enough of the population to have it to keep my vulnerable baby safe!
Maybe tell that to your selfish friend.
Sorry this is becoming a bit negative but I feel it's important 😅
I'm so grateful to the amazing Scientists who have put the work in to get us this far already! They are the true heroes ❤️