Has your life been taken over by ‘the vaccine’?

[QuietBatPeople1]

Mine has and it is wreaking havoc on my mental status and anxiety-

Mainly at work as I’m not into pubs etc so my socialising is me going on a run/school pick drop etc
Today at work there were conversations around some staff wanting vaccine passports implemented so they feel safe against the unvaccinated.

I haven’t had the vaccine yet and I have a lot of anxiety around this particular vaccine. The constant push to have it doesn’t help. Anyone else feeling like this?

@OnTheBrink1

Yes totally. I don’t want it yet as I feel AZ should be for over 50’s going by reading an awful lot around the subject. I don’t feel comfortable having it but what’s giving me anxiety is the way it’s pushed in my face every day. My age group has only been called up in the last 6 days but I have been asked a dozen times if I have had it yet. It’s on fb photos, posts, letters through the post, texts, even stamped on an unrelated piece of mail today by Royal Mail I assume. Pretty much everyone I know - all friends and family have had it making me alone in my choice but I’m still sticking by my decision for now. Feels very pushy and coerced though

I had the letter today, and noticed it mentions nothing at all about it being a choice. It says to ignore the letter if you have already have an appointment booked, or have already had the vaccine. Nothing at all about not wanting it.

I was desperate for the vaccine so thought about it a lot, then got offered it in March and now feel a lot less worried and freer now I've had it

No, my life has not been taken over by the vaccine, dandruff, toothpaste, support stockings, the Tesco delivery shopinjg list , or my postman. All those things are just a tiny flicker on my radar screen.

The vaccination programme has to be widely publicised to be successful. It's also a current news story of public interest.

I don't think it's in my face at all and don't feel people are being coerced.

Op you are obsessing about it and catastrophising probably as a result of your anxiety. It would help to recognise that.
If you're happy with your decision to refuse then try to move on. There is no need to disclose that information to the people in your life.

Unless you're an anti vaxx campaigner I see no point in continually explaining or defending your decision in public, on forums etc.

Taking over my life would be an overstatement

Still a major concern thing, as we are still awaiting appointments for the u18 household members. We have an immune compromised CEV person in the household, and GP has agreed that they fit the guidelines for vaccination. That was a month ago and we're still waiting to be able to book.

It'll be a weight off my mind when they're done, as unimmunised person bringing it home from school is our biggest risk (workplaces are more covid safe than the school, and the adults have now had jabs) because of age)

I had the letter today, and noticed it mentions nothing at all about it being a choice. It says to ignore the letter if you have already have an appointment booked, or have already had the vaccine. Nothing at all about not wanting it.

I got the letter this morning too, as well as an nhs text at the weekend, same thoughts. I won’t be having it either.

I don’t really have any close friends but MIL is constantly telling Dh and I that we won’t be able to go on holiday if we don’t have it. We’ve not been on holiday in 6 years and won’t be able to afford one in the next decade probably so I don’t know why she’s harping on about it as her only point.

To be honest, if I did have close friends or family, I’m not the sort of person who would have a conversation about a vaccine or anything else medical.

I work in a vaccine hub so yes my life is consumed by it at the moment but in a good way. I've had the vaccine, wanted it, got it, had AZ, no regrets at all.
I'm sad that some people feel coerced into getting it because I can see that's definitely happening and it's so wrong. Everyone has a choice to make and I support anybodies choice to have it or not. I hate the idea of vaccine passports or the supposed social unacceptability for those who choose to decline the vaccine.

Here's what my husband's letter said;

Dear patient (name)

You are now being offered the vaccination that will protect you against you against Covid- 19. Details on how to book your first dose are shown below.

How on earth is that not being given a choice? I think it's silly to feel the NHS letter is bullying you into it. You're being offered a vaccine, take up the offer or don't. Surely that doesn't have to be explained in a separate part of the letter.

I can see that's definitely happening (people being coerced into getting a vaccine)

I'd be interested in examples of where you've seen people being coerced into a vaccine. Is that while working at your vaccine hub?

I mean vaccine passports aren't "definitely happening" for C19 although vaccination cards for other infectious diseases (yellow fever, polio, meningitis for example) are already required for some international travel.

No not really I’ve had my two doses as I work with vulnerable children. Quite happy to have it as it means they are a bit more protected as am I. DH who is almost 47 got his letter today too.

@SmileyClare my own DM has coerced my DB into having it! Emotionally blackmailed him, booked his appointment for him without asking and insisted on driving him there like he was some petulant child. She's said she will book My DHs when he's eligible too, fortunately she doesn't quite have the same strings over him.
Also been multiple threads on here about 1 person in the relationship falling out with the other, considering ending relationships with their DP because they don't want the vaccine. Also the idea that vaccine passports being mentioned and discussed is also a form of coercion whether they eventually come to fruition or not.

@QuietBatPeople1

Mine has and it is wreaking havoc on my mental status and anxiety-

Mainly at work as I’m not into pubs etc so my socialising is me going on a run/school pick drop etc
Today at work there were conversations around some staff wanting vaccine passports implemented so they feel safe against the unvaccinated.

I haven’t had the vaccine yet and I have a lot of anxiety around this particular vaccine. The constant push to have it doesn’t help. Anyone else feeling like this?

Not really because I refuse to let the fear in But I won’t be happy if it’s forced on people. There’s lots of nhs staff are feeling they are being co-erced i to accepting it

Many are speaking out about it. Many are losing their jobs.
This should not happen.
It should all be down to personal choice as to what we put into our bodies
You only have to watch the video of the three American nurses, still suffering neurologically from severe effects after the jab to know it is wrong to force this onto people.

It’s outrageous

I feel like this too OP. I don't want to have the vaccine at the moment and am very uncomfortable with the pressure being applied and talk of vaccine passports. Doesn't feel right to me.

@SmileyClare

Here's what my husband's letter said;

Dear patient (name)

You are now being offered the vaccination that will protect you against you against Covid- 19. Details on how to book your first dose are shown below.

How on earth is that not being given a choice? I think it's silly to feel the NHS letter is bullying you into it. You're being offered a vaccine, take up the offer or don't. Surely that doesn't have to be explained in a separate part of the letter.

My dh has just had his third phone call from our go’s surgery ( very apologetically asking if despite deferring it , just a few weeks ago, would he like it now) He politely replied no thank you.

Feels like they are getting a bit desperate.
Poor woman
What a rotten job

Has everyone who wants to signed and shared this petition
It finishes in July

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/569957

The one above is to do with covid passports

This one is to do with ending mask wearing

petition.parliament.uk/petitions/581316

I don't agree that vaccinations being required to enter some countries is a form of coercion. It's a basic measure to prevent epidemic in countries that don't have the luxury of a successful vaccination programme.

I'm sorry your brother was emotionally blackmailed into getting a jab! That sounds like a dysfunctional family relationship though, where manipulation and control are always factors.

I think people who refuse the vaccination have to expect some negative reaction from friends and family. Like everything, people have to assess the risk versus benefit of their choice. One consequence of that choice maybe that friends voice disapproval or some international is prohibited.

To put it into context, there are nurseries in London that refuse a place to children who haven't had the MMR vaccine. That's not coercion, it's consequence of the parents choice not to vaccinate.

My husband just had his third phone call from our gp inviting him for a jab..it sounds like they're getting a bit desperate now

No, It sounds like a reminder or follow up just as you would get with any NHS procedure routinely offered. Patients often lose letters or forget to book thingsm I often get follow up letters or calls if I defer having my smear. I don't think anyone's being hounded into anything here.

My life has been entirely consumed by the vaccine since probably mid-November as I am part of the roll out problem. It's exhausting but I am extremely grateful to have been able to contribute to our country and the programme's success.

Problem = programme!

I am sick of feeling pressured to get the jab. I have been offered it fine, you don’t need to chase me again. The coercion mainly comes from the social side, frames on Facebook and people asking you whether you have had it yet! That really annoys me, no one asks me anything else personal related to my medical health. Why is this allowed ? Perhaps I will just lie and say yes and then they may back off

@SmileyClare

I don't agree that vaccinations being required to enter some countries is a form of coercion. It's a basic measure to prevent epidemic in countries that don't have the luxury of a successful vaccination programme.

I'm sorry your brother was emotionally blackmailed into getting a jab! That sounds like a dysfunctional family relationship though, where manipulation and control are always factors.

I think people who refuse the vaccination have to expect some negative reaction from friends and family. Like everything, people have to assess the risk versus benefit of their choice. One consequence of that choice maybe that friends voice disapproval or some international is prohibited.

To put it into context, there are nurseries in London that refuse a place to children who haven't had the MMR vaccine. That's not coercion, it's consequence of the parents choice not to vaccinate.

Why should anyone "expect a negative reaction " or worry about "friends voice disapproval " ? If that's not being socially coerced into doing something you don't want to or are unsure about then I don't know what it is! Everyone should have the right to make their own decision and no one has the right the right to judge that decision whatever it may be. I couldn't give a toss about what everyone else is doing , I do me , they do them.

Do people actually know what coercion is? Making someone do something by force or threat.

Someone asking if you've had the jab isn't coercion. This thread is mad.

Of course people are talking about the vaccination programme. It's current, it's our chance to get out of the shit storm of covid and it's a feature of everyone's lives at the moment.

@SmileyClare

I don't agree that vaccinations being required to enter some countries is a form of coercion. It's a basic measure to prevent epidemic in countries that don't have the luxury of a successful vaccination programme.

I'm sorry your brother was emotionally blackmailed into getting a jab! That sounds like a dysfunctional family relationship though, where manipulation and control are always factors.

I think people who refuse the vaccination have to expect some negative reaction from friends and family. Like everything, people have to assess the risk versus benefit of their choice. One consequence of that choice maybe that friends voice disapproval or some international is prohibited.

To put it into context, there are nurseries in London that refuse a place to children who haven't had the MMR vaccine. That's not coercion, it's consequence of the parents choice not to vaccinate.

People should expect negative reaction?? I think not. This is a clear example of the kind of attitude that contributes to the overall pressure on individuals who want to make their own choice about their own body. That is a form of coercion in itself.
It's a very personal choice and every individual has the right to make their own decision.

No. I've had my vaccine and I'm very pleased to have had it. No anxiety here.

The conversations I'm having about vaccinations are only from people saying "have you had yours yet?" - not asking if a person is having it or not. Comparisons of side effects and dates for second jabs are also favourite subjects.

I have 1 friend who is dithering about having it. I won't be seeing her until she has been vaccinated. I'm not prepared to be put at risk from her choice which differs so much from mine.