Will you give the Covid vaccine to your child?

[JoRoMo]

Just curious as to how people feel about giving the Covid vaccine to children. Looks like this will be an option later in the year.

For me it's a no, because there is no long-term safety data. The risk-benefit balance doesn't work for me when it comes to children.

Just wondering what other people think? Do you draw the line at giving it to children, even if you think adults should have it?

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/coronavirus/4200766-would-you-vaccinate-your-children

I think I would, but not be first in the queue. Maybe see how it goes for a few months and see what the side effects are.

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/coronavirus/4198979-Would-you-have-your-infant-toddler-vaccinated

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Yes.

If it’s safe for adults and has been tested (it is being) I really can’t think why it wouldn’t be ok. There is nothing in the COVID vaccines that isn’t in other vaccines / medicine.

Yes!

Yes. It will probably be a vaccine passport requirement to go abroad before long, it will minimise the risk of further homeschooling, it keeps teachers safer etc. Ultimately, I think the risk to a child’s education that is happening right now is likely to be one of the most detrimental things to happen in their life. Millions won’t reach their full potential and as a result, they won’t earn what the could or have the lifestyle they should.

How many threads do we need. Give it, don't give it. Nobody cares.

Well unless you maybe if it's a requirement to go abroad. I'm looking forward to the whinging next year me.

No.

If it means we can travel to see family abroad then absolutely yes.

I don't think children should be vaccinated - they are the least likely group to become ill with covid, we don't know the long term side effects on this group. As for the view that this protect the older and vunerable - they have been vaccinated so will be protected. The young have been locked up to protect those groups, the damage to them has been enormous, I don't feel we should yet again subject them to more possible health issues.

Yes. DS has been put forward for the trial for children (he's nearly 15). The drop in transmission means I think it's worth it.

Why would I inject my child with something that's not necessary? Not been trialled, not a harmful illness and of no benefit to him at all even if he does get it

If their doctor agrees that it’s worth it, yes.

Yes
All 3 of mine will. Dd1 and 2 (15 and 14) have said they want to be vaccinated.
Ds is 10 and has shielded all year, we are desperate for him to be vaccinated as from April he is supposed to be going back to school, and his only protection will be us crossing our fingers and praying!

Yes. It would benefit herd immunity to protect the vulnerable, and give the virus less opportunity to mutate further into something less manageable.

Sorry everyone, I started this thread then realised someone else had already started one. Will leave the discussion to the other thread.