Babies & relatives that won’t get vaccinated

[Onthegrapevine]

DP and I have a 1 year old, both of us are fully vaccinated.

Each of us have adult siblings refusing the vaccine. Some more stubborn than others. We don’t talk about it with them, but it is really worrying me.

Since my 1 year old can’t have a vaccine, I feel it’s on the adults to keep him safe. I want to ban visits but that seems unreasonable and it would mean family members who cohabit with those refusing the vaccine also missing out on quality time.

Just looking to hear from others in similar situations.

@Temp023

There are people who cannot have the vaccine for medical reasons, there are those who have not been offered it because they are too young. Responsible people have the vaccine to protect themselves but also protect these groups. There is no good reason not to have the vaccine if you are offered it.

No reason other than it won’t be licensed till 2023v

Could you meet outside while case rates are higher which is what I’ve been doing recently regardless of vaccination status, as our local rates are really going up. Longer term I suppose it’s assessing the risk based on local rates and what else you feel comfortable or uncomfortable doing.

You are aware that the vaccine doesn’t stop transmission, right?

See this from a recent report in The Telegraph.

They probably don't want to see you anyway so I wouldn't worry about it