If you are unvaccinated/yet to be vaccinated and…

[Namechanged4thi5]

Go about you normal day to day …go to work/public transport/ eat out/children in school/supermarket visit etc with the required precautions taken have you managed not to get COVID so far?
A genuine question to understand how this compares with the highly transmissible delta variance…
I’m 40- not yet vaccinated and go into work only 1 day now…but I don’t go anywhere else so might not be giving a realistic picture…

Note: this is not a name calling, or shouting at people for not being vaccinated thread. Please don’t turn this into one….

And you know this how?

Because the morality rate for even the most vulnerable (and the biggest vulnerability is age) was not at 50%

And it’s an unpredictable disease. Many who looked very vulnerable on paper had very mild doses.

However, you are absolutely right that you are entitled to live whatever kind of life you like. Good luck.

And I didn’t give any advice actually.

I've had a covid +ve person spit in my face and haven't tested positive.

Unvaccinated, late thirties, blood type o-ve

@ZednotZee does blood type have a relevance? I’m o positive as well..but I thought the theory was debunked?

[quote BoredOfThisShit]@shewalkslikerihanna

And my house is not a joyless sterile prison at all

We have books, music, instruments, art and so much wildlife in the aches of land we own around us.

So although not going out has been miserable to an extent

Its far far from a joyless prison![/quote]
Well sorry for trying to be supportive, caring and helpful.
You crack on love.

[quote Namechanged4thi5]@ZednotZee does blood type have a relevance? I’m o positive as well..but I thought the theory was debunked?[/quote]
I’m an O as well
I think it should be investigated.
Os seem to be more susceptible to mosquito bites and that was certainly true of me in Florida
The only O in a family of As and the only one to get really badly bitten and get cellulitis

Late 40's. Worked in Primary school throughout pandemic with frontliners kids. Not having the vaccines. Never had covid. 2 kids in different schools. Husband worked in all the high case areas of country. Never had covid.

@Roch91

I'm 33 not vaccinated & do no intend to get it. (I currently have covid) can I ask why people are not getting vaccinated? My reason it feels too soon

The OP specifically asked people to stick to the thread title and not let it turn into a pro/anti vaccine thread. But here we go.... And another pp has already had a go with the menstrual oddities stuff, which I couldn't help noticing the OP kind of joined in with. Maybe bring people back to the point of your thread OP?

Have been out and about throughout and am mask exempt. Been on public transport throughout in and out of city, attending office throughout and carry on as normal as I can for my mental health.

No covid symptoms and no Covid-19 antibodies. Had blood test last year and again this year.

I’m also Type O. Not heard that theory but is interesting. Definitely get munched more by mosquitoes and fleas.

I am unvaccinated as is Dd and Ds. We work, not regularly but a few days here and there each week.
We get tested for work before we arrive and at work when we arrive as because of what we do we can’t wear masks. We regularly go to the supermarket, eat out when we haven’t been in lockdowns.
We wear masks when we are out but not a clean or unused one. It is usually one that we have picked up from the glove compartment and could have been last worn by someone else in the family.

I was tested for antibodies a few weeks ago but didn’t have any although I do think we all had Covid in December 2019

Dc at certain points have come into contacts with people who have tested positive for Covid but whilst everyone else has gone fiwn with Covid they haven’t.

We are all type A

I've not had it, my partner hasn't (both 40s). Both gone about daily lives as normal, but stuck to guidance on masks etc.

@Bythemillpond

I am unvaccinated as is Dd and Ds. We work, not regularly but a few days here and there each week. We get tested for work before we arrive and at work when we arrive as because of what we do we can’t wear masks. We regularly go to the supermarket, eat out when we haven’t been in lockdowns. We wear masks when we are out but not a clean or unused one. It is usually one that we have picked up from the glove compartment and could have been last worn by someone else in the family.

I was tested for antibodies a few weeks ago but didn’t have any although I do think we all had Covid in December 2019

Dc at certain points have come into contacts with people who have tested positive for Covid but whilst everyone else has gone fiwn with Covid they haven’t.

Had to laugh about your mask comments I’m sure there’s a lot of that goes on. It’s lovely to see such a lot of people just getting on with their lives and living like we are meant to.

We were in a very nice wine bar last night and the owner was ..err let us say very relaxed
There was only 6 of us in there so he was glad of the trade as it’s decicimated his business which only opened just pre covid.

He kept building it up in between lockdowns only to lose it all and start again.

He also thinks more people have got into their comfort zone where it’s just easier to get some supermarket beer , get home , get in the hot tub..or switch on Netflix.

I’ll be honest as the restrictions ease I will feel more nervous intact I already do..but that’s not making the decision around vaccines any easier either…
This pandemic has taught me what feeling lonely really means…

@eastegg everyone was having good conversations! You are the one that has to start being negative! If you do not like what you see then scroll on by 🙄

name changed for this one - and I'm talking about vodka not the jab

I'm so pleased I've found this too! Completely aware I may shoot myself in the foot in the future but I'm done. I've complied with the mask but since Monday it's now firmly shoved - probably still covered in make-up - in my bottom drawer with the hope we never have a lockdown again.

I've carried on as normal. Not once wiped down shopping etc but I've been a compulsive handwasher since I was toilet trained! I've never wanted to wear a mask but have done in shops etc as I didn't want to break the rules ... in public.

I've hugged, kissed, sneaked into friends houses via back gates, danced in kitchens with the curtains shut, rode in taxis from day one, not once turned away a friend in need on my doorstep, nor bleached the toilet after their little darling needed a wee (to save themselves an accident as no toilets open in the park near my house!). I've hosted undercover playdates and sleepovers, let my children go to undercover playdates and sleepovers and even shock horror been abroad on holiday during a pandemic and it was the bloody best holiday I've ever had!

I have a very old neighbour who had covid and recovered and he's back out enjoying time with his elderly friends - and good for him!

I've lost four members of my family to cancer in the last 6 years, have had my own check-up postponed for nine months due to covid (all clear thank goodness!), have friends who've lost family members to cancer or are currently being treated for it and I think the media coverage and scare tactics surrounding covid is appalling.

I'm not denying it's out there but it's trumped all other causes of death - even on death certificates!

We have hundreds of cancer 'variants' and there is a 'case' diagnosed every 2 minutes in the UK. I'm fully aware it's not contagious - but can you imagine if it was reported daily akin to covid! Have you seen someone die of cancer? I have, more than once, and it's not pretty either - no death from any disease is! Yet we're lead to believe we're all going to die from covid and in the most horrific way when most people recover and some don't know they have it - I bet those diagnosed with cancer wish they were so bloody lucky hey!

I'm angry as covid killed our livelihood - we now bring in less than goes out so for the first time since being a student I'm up to my eyeballs in debt. But no-one is ar5ed about that - we're just collateral damage to save everyone from dying.

Believe it or not I'm feeling pretty good today (albeit this subject drives me to distraction) but there are seriously days when I just want to give up. I'm just not a stat that has - we don't get daily counts on those deaths either do we?

I can't say I'll never have the jab (I feel I may have no choice in the future if I want any kind of freedom) but I'm happy to sit tight until at least next year and then make my decision.

FWIW - all my extended family are jabbed and most of my friends, and they still like me I think (to my face )

I'm not anti-vax, a protester, a licker of doors/escalators, I don't cough on people (who ever did!?!) - I've just had enough. If you tell someone long enough they're worthless they accept it ... if you take peoples freedom away for long enough ... will we ever return to 'old normal'?

Rant over

Sorry ... I didn't mean to change the rather calm chat in this thread

So to answer the question - yes I go about my daily life, not jabbed, not had covid.

Sorry again OP

@makemineadoubleshot

Well said, I agree 100%

Not vaccinated. Tested positive in December (routine test before surgery) and it was positive but never had any symptoms. Any tests since then have been negative.

@makemineadoubleshot no need to apologise… we all need a rant at times! Just keen to keep this thread a calm and accepting space as possible…

30 and unvaccinated so far, never had covid. Didnt wear a mask until they were forced on us. Rarely wash masks (maybe once every 2 months), went abroad for 2 weeks in August last year but did isolate for 2 weeks on return. WFH but see friends and family and hug them, go to restaurants, pubs and bars, take busses and trains etc. Rarely use hand sanitizer. Just live a normal life. Havent even had a cold since covid was a thing but I was v ill in dec 2019 and think I had it then

@im2sad

Me and DH are unvaccinated. He doesn't use sanitiser at all. We haven't been ill at all nor do we actually know someone who's had covid.

Sanitiser makes very little difference when it comes to catching covid

Basically everything @WineGetsMeThroughIt said.

I have booked and cancelled this vaccine about ten times since i was eligible to get it.

I'm not an anti vaxxer and resent people saying that i am the reason lockdowns will continue. I don't purport to have read any conspiracy theories, nor have I done extensive research into the ingredients of the vaccine.

I just feel an overwhelming sense to not do it. I don't know why - but when women are advised to listen to their gut instinct on every thing else I'm not planning to ignore mine on this.

Perhaps I will get it eventually but like others have said I will give it a little bit longer.

Oh and Im 42, worked throughout with the keyworker kids, never use sanitiser, rip my mask off the minute I leave the shop.

Had a heavy cold last March which prob wasn't Covid but generally never ill.

Not vaccinated (pregnant)

Have been signed off work due to COVID risk (not UK)

Do use public transport daily, wear a mask to do so.

Wash hands but if I'm honest probably not as often as recommended. Don't use hand sanitiser, unless I'm entering somewhere that requests it.

Have been shopping a few times, we generally do click and collect for groceries.

DH working from home and now fully vaccinated, DS1 has been in home-school most of the time but is back to FT school now and using public transport to get there and back.

I've been to medical appointments obviously (more than UK).

DS2 is at nursery and has had several colds, but none of us have ever had suspected COVID.

The main thing I'm not doing is meeting up with friends for coffee/playdates/going to toddler groups. I really miss this TBH.