Vaccines: Refusers versus aspirers

[PuzzledObserver]

I sometimes think I'm living in an alternate universe.

There are all these posts over social media, including mumsnet, about how vaccines are evil, they are all sent to kill us, DO YOUR RESEARCH you sheeple.

And then there are all the other posts about so relieved my Mum had her vaccine, it's not fair that I/my mum/my friend who is CEV hasn't got their vaccine yet and the EU are trying to shaft us.

It's a bit disconcerting, if I'm honest. But then I look at the takeup numbers, and it does seem that those who want the vaccine are the large majority.

So, which are you?

1. Had it/will have it when invited
2. No way, Jose
3. Mmmm.... still deliberating.

I'm a 1.

@supperlover

Xeno Bitch- You are absolutely right, although we'll agree to disagree about veganism . I'm not a vegan but do admire those who are as we're constantly being told it's the most environmentally friendly diet. Anyway, thank you for your very sensible post about people making themselves look big by calling out others. Maybe we should pity them if that's how they get their kicks.

Coronavirus, lockdown, masks, vaccine.. all emotive and divisive. But yeah, getting nasty at someone for being anxious about the vaccine is not on at all. Attack an opinion... but not the person and most definitely not their anxieties. I have lost a real life friend over this.. someone I valued a lot... but I am a "selfish cunt" for having a severe needle and medical phobia... that I can not actually help. But, yep, their opinion of my mental health means I am cured. Not.

1. And fortunately I don't know anyone in rl or on social media who thinks vaccines are evil and sent to kill us.

For those unsure, this might be helpful

www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/hometown-health/featured-topic/covid-19-vaccine-myths-debunked