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Would you vaccinate your children?

359 replies

mrsnw · 24/03/2021 06:35

So children could possibly be vaccinated by the autumn term. I've had the vaccine and my children have had all the other available jabs including flu. I'm not sure where I stand with this one and I don't know why!

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itsgettingwierd · 26/03/2021 18:58

Yes. Ds (16) is group 6 and still hadn't been called and they've been promised by 15th April.

Wellbythebloodyhell · 26/03/2021 19:01

yes viral load is something that makes a difference

So why has everyone been getting their knickers in a twist about children being super spreaders asymptomatically? If viral load really makes a difference asymptomatic children technically shouldn't be spreading that much at least not to the degree portrayed on MN anyway

Oblomov21 · 26/03/2021 19:04

Why wouldn't you?

LoveCauliflowerCheese · 26/03/2021 19:05

Yes!!!

Wellbythebloodyhell · 26/03/2021 19:08

I won't be getting my youngest vaccinated unless there's a genuine risk to his health personally, he had allergies and reactions as a baby and had to have his MMR in the hospital in case of any adverse reaction, thankfully there wasn't but I'd only be happy for him to have the covid vaccine in a similar setting and it was to his benefit not society. I have 2 older dc who I'm on the fence about but they're both at high school and intelligent so maybe let them decide for themselves.

Suzi888 · 26/03/2021 19:20

Nope

Would you vaccinate your children?
Thegentleman · 26/03/2021 19:25

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This has been withdrawn by MNHQ at the request of the OP due to circumstances out of their control.

bumbleymummy · 26/03/2021 19:26

Clearly an ‘anti-vaxxer’ by some MNer standards @Suzi888 Grin

KurtWilde · 26/03/2021 19:28

Absolutely not. My DC have all had covid as have I, none of them are vulnerable and they all had very mild symptoms of the illness. As far as I'm concerned they've now got as much of an immunity to the virus as someone who's had the vaccine.

Suzi888 · 26/03/2021 19:29

Lol @bumbleymummy just a world leader in virology, OBVIOUSLY the experts here know so much better Grin I know who I’ll put my trust in.

redglobox · 26/03/2021 19:32

No. I'm firmly of the view that vaccinations are for those at risk (and anyone else who isn't at risk but fancies one anyway). Basic risk vs. benefit analysis.

Umbivalent · 26/03/2021 19:45

@redglobox

No. I'm firmly of the view that vaccinations are for those at risk (and anyone else who isn't at risk but fancies one anyway). Basic risk vs. benefit analysis.
Er, vaccinations of those who are not at risk do help those at risk.
drspouse · 26/03/2021 19:45

@redglobox

No. I'm firmly of the view that vaccinations are for those at risk (and anyone else who isn't at risk but fancies one anyway). Basic risk vs. benefit analysis.
And nobody who's likely to transmit it to those at risk? I think your risk analysis needs a bit of an upgrade there.
Bluewavescrashing · 26/03/2021 19:49

Yes. Both are asthmatic. One was hospitalised many times as a toddler and it was scary. I was I hospital overnight with him for several nights each time. Anything connected to breathing still freaks me out.

Flyonawalk · 26/03/2021 19:51

No. As others have said, it is important to balance benefit against risk.

betterfantasia · 26/03/2021 20:14

No. I'm firmly of the view that vaccinations are for those at risk (and anyone else who isn't at risk but fancies one anyway

That's firmly insane.

Appletreehat · 26/03/2021 20:29

Dc is 18 months old so definitely not. In a few years? Maybe.

drspouse · 26/03/2021 20:35

So all those saying "no, my DCs aren't at risk" do you give the DTP? Because those are very unlikely to spread in the population so it's low risk for your DC, right?

daffodilsandprimroses · 26/03/2021 20:38

It’s not about how likely it is to spread. It’s about how deadly it would be if caught.

Covid is unlikely to cause any symptoms even in children. So they don’t need to be protected against it.

bumbleymummy · 26/03/2021 20:38

@drspouse

So all those saying "no, my DCs aren't at risk" do you give the DTP? Because those are very unlikely to spread in the population so it's low risk for your DC, right?
Tetanus isn’t a communicable disease. Pertussis (whooping cough) does spread in the population.
kowari · 27/03/2021 06:35

@drspouse

So all those saying "no, my DCs aren't at risk" do you give the DTP? Because those are very unlikely to spread in the population so it's low risk for your DC, right?
Pertussis does spread in the population. The vaccine doesn't always last either, my DS caught it at 9 and gave it to at least one school contact, probably more, as I thought it was a post viral cough until he started whooping. Babies definitely need that one!
kowari · 27/03/2021 06:37

He was coughing for three months with whooping cough too, until he vomited at one point. Nothing like covid in the majority of young people.

Sunflowergirl1 · 27/03/2021 07:17

Yes definitely. The unseen damage from this wretched virus is terrible...so many people now presenting with serious damage to lungs and never realising they have had Covid. Being found by chance. We don't know in reality how much damage is being done to kids who caught it and have been asymptomatic...

When you know senior people in Public Health England and how careful and terrified they were of it and their kids catching it...you realise it was far worse than being actually published.

Hence I have no sympathy for these idiotic anti Vaxers

AlaskaThunderfuckHiiiiiiiii · 27/03/2021 12:16

@Thegentleman I agree with you. I’ve had mine but I am a consenting adult who works in healthcare. My youngest 2 are only 7 and 5 who cannot consent. I let them have the flu nasal every year but how long were adults getting the flu jag before a nasal spray was developed and tested as safe for children? I just feel it is not long enough research etc when they are saying they could be ready to give it to kids in august in Scotland! Especially when it’s unlicensed for adults as is

KurtWilde · 27/03/2021 12:30

@Sunflowergirl1 my DC have all had it as have I. It was mild and we all recovered fully. In fact my youngest was better within 48 hours. As far as I'm concerned and from what I've read, natural immunity is not inferior to vaccinated immunity.

I think you'll find no one on this thread could be classed as an 'anti-vaxxer' per say. My DC have had every childhood jab available. But these are well tested and for illnesses that DO have a drastic outcome for children should they contract them. On the whole, covid doesn't hold a massive risk for children unless they have serious underlying issues.

Whilst this vaccine is unlicensed and parents have to agree that should something happen to their child after the jab the company cannot be held accountable, I think holding off on the vaccine for now is a very responsible move.