I really don’t want my second jab

[Thedarksideofthemoon30]

I’m due to go and get my second Oxford jab on Saturday and I really don’t want it. I’m 30 and have been put off getting it 😩 work is really pushing me to have it. Not sure what to do :(

The problem is though. Most of the people who think the vaccine is not safe also think that Covid is a hoax.

I don’t agree that threads like this are dangerous at all, we all have a choice & that should be respected. If you don’t want the second jab don’t have it. Quite frankly it’s no one else’s body or business.

Of course they’re not dangerous. They’re an opportunity to reassure people and point them in the direction of the facts/statistics. That is a good thing.

@Anonawoman

Lots of misinformation on here yes! But not only from people sceptical of the vaccine not also those so prepared to shut anyone down who dare to question it that they end up spouting fiction!

Like those who say there haven’t been any clots after the second vaccine do your research yes there has not a lot no as there hasn’t been as many 2nd doses given in the most at risk (of clots from vaccine)

I’ve had my first but have decided not to have my second should have had it a month ago. I’m sure that considering the case rate of clots has doubled in a fortnight that soon enough AZ will not be advised for anyone under 40

@Anonawoman

What "lots of misinformation here"??? Point me to three lots never mid "lots."

FYI and i posted links somewhere on MN, the yellow card updates last week indicated, I FORGET THE EXACT FIGURE BUT IT WAS ABOUT 170 and approx 28 from 21 million doses of first jab. The second jab resulted in 1 clot incident but i do not think they said how many were jabs were counted.

Tomorrow an update of the 'yellow card' alerts and I'm hoping for some great news re clots and 2nd jabs and treatments for these types of clots from our NHS/MHRA lot.

@SugarbabyMilly

The problem is though. Most of the people who think the vaccine is not safe also think that Covid is a hoax.

But which clown is saying that here? No one I've seen.

Just leave it then. You can always change your mind later in the year when more data is available.

No these threads are not dangerous in the least. What is dangerous is people trying to shit these things down! People are allowed to question and raise the fact they don't feel comfortable.

@Emma2021 people usually stop short of saying they think covid is a hoax but often they do think that as well.

[quote SugarbabyMilly]@Emma2021 people usually stop short of saying they think covid is a hoax but often they do think that as well.[/quote]
How do you know they think it if they don’t say it? .
I know a few people who are worried about the vaccine. None of them think Covid is a hoax. In fact most have had Covid. They’re just concerned about the fact that the AZ vaccine has been banned for their age group in lots of countries. I have tried my best to reassure them about the actual risk. Like we should do when people post their concerns on here.

@TheOneWithTheBigNose you are spot on.
When other countries have stopped using AZ for certain age groups but we haven’t, puts doubt in your mind even if a it’s a tiny bit of doubt.

This is just my own experience - it doesn’t apply to everyone.

But really, it doesn’t make sense to be worried about the blood clot risk when you have more chance of getting that from Covid itself. Or from flying.

These threads need to be zapped

Way to go. Shut people down for expressing a concern

OP if you don't want it you don't have to have it. Do what you think is right for you

If anyone doesn't want it, the EU's waiting to take it instead. Well I say waiting... I'm not sure that's the right way to describe demanding we hand over our supplies immediately...

@Anonawoman how many clots have there been after 2nd doses as you claim ?

[quote SugarbabyMilly]@Emma2021 people usually stop short of saying they think covid is a hoax but often they do think that as well.[/quote]
@SugarbabyMilly

So you're a mind reader?

Hard to believe your serious. Your post is beyond stupid.

It is, of course, up to you @Thedarksideofthemoon30. As others have said, and I’m sure you’re already aware, the risks of CVST are really very tiny. If you’ve ever taken the contraceptive pill, this carries a far far higher risk of blood clots than the AstraZeneca vaccine appears to. The side effects can be horrid, but anecdotally they’re generally milder with the second dose. Can I ask why you’ve already had it at your age op?

In the end, you have to make your own decisions based on your risk assessment. I would suggest, though, that you bear in mind that the newer variants in India and Brazil, seem to be affecting many more younger people adversely.

I’d also consider how it could affect you socially too. Will you be able to go to the cinema, theatre, gigs, etc, or will they all demand you have proof of two vaccines? I really hope not, but who knows. And then there’s the matter of foreign travel.

If, after thinking about all the above, you decide not to go ahead, I’d email your GP outlining your reasons and ask if there is any chance of you having a different second vaccine. They may say no, but nothing ventured .....

Good luck op.

People bleat on about the ‘greater good’ and doing it to ‘protect strangers’. In the vast majority of cases, this is bullshit and they are just as selfish arseholes as everyone else

@OnTheBrink1 I was refused the Pill at the age of 24 Because of the blood clot risk. It wasnt worth it just so i could have consequence free sex apparently
But its considered worth the risk now to protect others who quite likely wouldnt give me the steam off their piss if i was sat homeless in the street. The "all in this together" bullshit has made me really fucking angry. Because pre Covid no one gave a fuck!

I’d also consider how it could affect you socially too. Will you be able to go to the cinema, theatre, gigs, etc, or will they all demand you have proof of two vaccines? I really hope not, but who knows. And then there’s the matter of foreign travel

I dont actually do ANY of those things. Ive never been to a gig at all. I live in a poorer community Some really are out of touch if they think ppl can be threatened with losing the things austerity and cuts has already taken away!!!!

I got the AZ as a 25 yo vulnerable person. I got my second while they were telling everyone it was dangerous. The first I was sick for one day. The second I was golden. Not a single side effect.

Also they told me if you didn't get a clot the first time it's basically impossible you would the second

@Thedarksideofthemoon30

I’m due to go and get my second Oxford jab on Saturday and I really don’t want it. I’m 30 and have been put off getting it 😩 work is really pushing me to have it. Not sure what to do :(

Then don't have it, somebody else will be glad of it.

I have booked my second jab for July and someone told me I should not wait that long because I could die in the meantime because of the new variants

I think the person who told me this is over reacting I will be fine

See I sick of these threads. I’m tired of indulging people who are either too stupid to understand relative risk, or too keen on drama to pass on the opportunity to make a scene. Genuine health anxiety is one thing (and requires treatment) but these pathetic fears about an unimaginably small risk are ridiculous.

Don’t get the jab if you don’t want it OP. But stop fear mongering and stirring up shot online in the meantime.

Look at the actual stats- not the ones the media loves. Every single reaction is being publicised by the media- if anyone they are the ones who should be getting held accountable. Yes, there is a risk- that shouldn't be denied or glossed over. But compare the actual risk, to other medications which cause a similar risk- and the percentages are minuscule. The risk, per million is also minuscule. The issue with the media and social media is you will always find someone(s) whose wife's, cousin's mate had something and then died. If you're genuinely looking into not having it- do the research on the risk benefit- not social media/ media research because it's bollocks