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Forced to take the vaccine

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Craponacracker · 02/02/2021 18:03

I feel like I’m being emotionally forced to take the vaccine- I’m not in a patient facing role but via work I’m eligible for the vaccine - think it’s the AZ one. Every meeting there is a push to take the vaccine- about how lucky we are to be in this position and how we should be doing the right thing. I get that but I don’t feel ready.
At home my husband is all over saying the same things and also how I’m putting everyone at risk when I can do something to avoid this. I’m having panic attacks because of this...I’m not saying I won’t take it I just need more time to prepare myself.
I’m also very scared of side effects and long term effects (if any)

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ivykaty44 · 02/02/2021 18:07

also how I’m putting everyone at risk when I can do something to avoid this

I don't think you understand how the vaccination works if you think this is true

Regardless of whether you have the vaccination or not you will still be putting everyone at risk as you can still catch is asymptomaticly and still pass it on

ivykaty44 · 02/02/2021 18:08

you can still catch cover and get ill even with taken the vaccination

JS87 · 02/02/2021 18:08

@ivykaty44

also how I’m putting everyone at risk when I can do something to avoid this

I don't think you understand how the vaccination works if you think this is true

Regardless of whether you have the vaccination or not you will still be putting everyone at risk as you can still catch is asymptomaticly and still pass it on

Actually we don't know that yet. What they have said is that this is a possibility so to act as if it might be true. It doesn't mean that it is true. We just don't know yet.

DinosaurDiana · 02/02/2021 18:09

If you don’t want it don’t have it. Stand firm, and tell anyone that nags you that you won’t be bullied.
I have had it to protect myself, hopefully my family and patients.
I had the AZ and felt ‘off’ the next day. Others had it and were fine. Just have it when you’re ready.

AgnesNaismith · 02/02/2021 18:10

Actually, have you seen the news just out? The AZ vaccine does reduce transmission.

OP YABU. Millions of people have safely had it and quite frankly it’s selfish not to.

Oblomov21 · 02/02/2021 18:11

You need to educate yourself. Your anxiety is over-ruling your common sense and that makes me very cross.
Please look up all the info re why you should.

CrunchyCarrot · 02/02/2021 18:12

You should have it when you feel you are ready to, not because other people are pushing you.

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Craponacracker · 02/02/2021 18:12

It my husband saying that I should be minimising the risk where possible by taking the vaccine- I’m very anxious about Covid and he sees this as I’m not doing something which I should be doing

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Crazycatlady83 · 02/02/2021 18:13

@AgnesNaismith

Actually, have you seen the news just out? The AZ vaccine does reduce transmission.

OP YABU. Millions of people have safely had it and quite frankly it’s selfish not to.

I was just coming on to say this! It’s great news!

OliverBabish · 02/02/2021 18:13

Maybe you would feel better if you had a telephone call with your GP to rationally talk through the vaccine?

picklemewalnuts · 02/02/2021 18:14

What would you advise a friend to do in this situation, op?

Clearly the pressure is making you more resistant and increasing your anxiety, so I'm not going to tell you what to do.

I would say that the risks of the vaccine seem very small in comparison with the risks of Covid, and that there's a knock on benefit of social capital as well.

TitusPullo · 02/02/2021 18:14

You aren’t being “forced” and your thread title is sensationalism. Get it, don’t get it, your choice but no one is forcing you to do it.

murbblurb · 02/02/2021 18:14

covid has proven and terrible side effects and long-term effects. While not vaccinating mainly presents a risk to you, if you've got kids then you have a responsibility to reduce your risk of getting really ill.

it is entirely your call though.

Haffiana · 02/02/2021 18:15

Is there a reason that you are not equally/more irrationally scared of getting Covid, OP?

Or is it just vaccinations that scare you?

gamerchick · 02/02/2021 18:15

@Craponacracker

It my husband saying that I should be minimising the risk where possible by taking the vaccine- I’m very anxious about Covid and he sees this as I’m not doing something which I should be doing

He's right, you're not making sense tbh.

lightand · 02/02/2021 18:16

The thread I started in legal matters has quite a lot of info on it, which might help you op
www.mumsnet.com/Talk/legal_matters/4153043-Covid-vaccination-and-employment

Lifeispassingby · 02/02/2021 18:16

@AgnesNaismith millions of people have had the vaccine and appear to be safe- there are no guarantees they will be ok and free from side affects in the long term. You cannot say it’s safe to do so at this stage.

Cornettoninja · 02/02/2021 18:17

@Craponacracker

It my husband saying that I should be minimising the risk where possible by taking the vaccine- I’m very anxious about Covid and he sees this as I’m not doing something which I should be doing

He’s got a point really hasn’t he?

Ultimately you don’t have to do anything you don’t want to but I would probably advise you to be careful of your audience for irl support for your anxiety around covid because a large number of people won’t be able to get their heads around your decision.

To be clear, I support your right to not have any vaccination but it really is an amazing opportunity if you’re anxious about it.

nicky7654 · 02/02/2021 18:17

Don't be pressured into having it. I know lots of people who arnt and their rights not to. Don't listen to scare mongery either. If your fit and well your survival rate is 99.9 % anyway. My mum had it and was very ill where she was on the floor for hours so I'm not having it. I don't know the side effects yet.

BornOnThe4thJuly · 02/02/2021 18:17

@ivykaty44

also how I’m putting everyone at risk when I can do something to avoid this

I don't think you understand how the vaccination works if you think this is true

Regardless of whether you have the vaccination or not you will still be putting everyone at risk as you can still catch is asymptomaticly and still pass it on

The results from Israel are showing a drop in transmission though, so it will help protect vulnerable people!

NerrSnerr · 02/02/2021 18:18

I have two fit and healthy colleagues who are still experiencing affects of long Covid 9-10 months after contracting it. One has just had a hospital admission as they thought she had a PE but it the long Covid.

Why would you be more concerned of long term affects of a vaccine where there is no evidence to suggest there will be when the long term affects of Covid are so widely reported?

NerrSnerr · 02/02/2021 18:18

@nicky7654

Most people will survive, that's true. Many are still unwell with long Covid though.

titchy · 02/02/2021 18:19

Given that 10 million people in the UK alone have had the vaccine i think if there were issues it would be pretty obvious by now.

Oneearringlost · 02/02/2021 18:21

OP, what vaccine long term side effects are you imagining?
I can think of many long term side effects from COVID itself.

everythingthelighttouches · 02/02/2021 18:21

If you are worried about side effects of the vaccine are you also worried about potential effects of catching the virus?

Both are small risks but the risk of the vaccine is many many many times smaller than the risk of catching the virus.

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