To have the vaccine or not?

[Wagamas]

Please help me decide! I was not expecting to have to make my mind up for a while since I'm in my twenties however I've just recieved a text from my gp surgery asking me to book one today. I'm assuming this is due to either me just giving birth or having asthma even though my asthma is not considered serve. I'm so unsure and have done zero research. In all honesty I was content waiting it out to see if any long term side effects from the vaccine arises before I concluded on what to do.

My questions are : is there any proof the vaccine even helps?
Does it mean I wont be able to transmit the disease?
What are the side effects ( have heard some people have experience quite bad flu like symptons).
I am a new mum and bf, I thought they originally said bfing mums were exempt and now suddenly we can have it?
How long do I have to decide?

I am not anti vax! Just want to be more informed before I go ahead. Thanks

is there any proof the vaccine even helps? yes, look at studies coming out of Israel and the published efficacy for each vaccine.

Does it mean I wont be able to transmit the disease? early evidence suggests that the oxford vaccine reduces transmission about about two thirds. We dont know for Pfizer yet, but it is likely to reduce transmission also.

What are the side effects ( have heard some people have experience quite bad flu like symptons). google these yourself. Most of the symptoms are mild e g sore arm, same as most other vaccines

I am a new mum and bf, I thought they originally said bfing mums were exempt and now suddenly we can have it? it has not been tested on breastfeeding mothers. This does not mean it is unsafe. It is likely to be perfectly safe, but they don't have the data yet.

How long do I have to decide? ask your GP?

Have it. The more people who have it the sooner we will be out of this mess. It would be extremely surprising if it didn't prevent transmission.

Just to add that the guidance states that it's fine for breastfeeding mothers to have either the Pfizer or AZ vaccine.

“They’re safe. They’re highly effective against serious disease. And the emerging evidence about infectiousness looks really good. If you have access to a vaccine and you’re eligible, you should get it.” -
Kate Grabowski, Infectious diseases epidemiologist/scientist at Johns Hopkins University.
mobile.twitter.com/KateGrabowski

I agree with Kate.

I would have it, from what I’ve read if bf, you will pass immunity onto your baby, which has got to be a good thing. One in 3 adults have now had the vaccine and it’s starting to show that it does stop transmission.

I was nervous about having it myself, but more than anything I wanted a chance of getting my life and the whole world relatively back to normal. Also, not to have to keep looking over my shoulder and trying to distance. The only way we have is doing this is to get vaccinated.

I unexpectedly had mine early. It was so liberating and I felt a sense of relief for a few days. I did feel a bit sick for a few hours, but I'd gladly have my second dose right now - I know quite a few who've had Covid and unfortunately all where fairly ill, the ended up in hospital, one lost their life and some have long Covid. The vaccine side effects were nowhere near as bad as what all ten of them went through. Had the AZ one and was so relieved to hear it cuts transmission as DH really doesn't want it. I'm only seeing my elderly Mum outside, but again it means I'm as safe as I can be around her.

You're really lucky to be offered the vaccine early. Personally, I'd leap at it.

I was also very fortunate to have the vaccine early yesterday and felt a great sense of relief. I want my life and that of others to get back to normal quickly. My parents had zero reactions and I am feeling more relaxed about it since more real-world evidence is emerging. Not sure it’s still early but I didn’t get a sore arm overnight and feel fine.

@ChocOrange1

is there any proof the vaccine even helps? yes, look at studies coming out of Israel and the published efficacy for each vaccine.

Does it mean I wont be able to transmit the disease? early evidence suggests that the oxford vaccine reduces transmission about about two thirds. We dont know for Pfizer yet, but it is likely to reduce transmission also.

What are the side effects ( have heard some people have experience quite bad flu like symptons). google these yourself. Most of the symptoms are mild e g sore arm, same as most other vaccines

I am a new mum and bf, I thought they originally said bfing mums were exempt and now suddenly we can have it? it has not been tested on breastfeeding mothers. This does not mean it is unsafe. It is likely to be perfectly safe, but they don't have the data yet.

How long do I have to decide? ask your GP?

Perfect answers