Would you have the jab annually if this was the only option to keep virus at bay?

[citcatgirl45]

Just discussing the pandemic with my DH and we were discussing vaccination. We have both been double jabbed and we were discussing if it became necessary to have it annually like the flu jab- would you have it every year?? I said yes (I had very few side effects from jab) he said no way (he felt ill for days after both jabs!). We are both in our 40's with no health conditions.

For anyone not CEV and not over (guesstimate) 65, the only reason to have a "booster" would be new variants. Immunity whether "natural" or vaccine induced appears to last quite well.

Of course! Because I'm not a selfish arsehole!!

Annual boosters on ongoing basis won't be necessary

Of course. It's hardly an onerous task, is it?

@lljkk

Annual boosters on ongoing basis won't be necessary

Is that the official stance?

Maybe not.

I’m double jabbed but I don’t routinely get the flu jab every year even though I’m eligible for it.

If I have to prove vaccination status for going abroad or to social events, and/or it’s made extremely convenient to get vaccinated (mine were both done at a weekend at a pop up vaccination centre 2 mins walk from my house) then yes I would.

Yes!

Justwanttodance actually the studies on how long immunity lasts are not complete. We know you’re fine for six months just we don’t have the full data beyond that.
And actually annual boosters prob will be necessary for a few years at least, listen to what the scientists are saying

I couldn't be bothered, so no. I don't waste my time with an annual flu jab, either.

Of course. Already have the flu jab.

"Waste your time" with a flu jab?? 😂. Of course that's the only reason they offer it to you...

Yes.

Of course.

This autumn I am going to get flu for first time ever and also shingles - do had shingles badly and I do not want to go through that. If Covid is on offer I’ll take that too.

Yes. Never bothered with a flu jab, but Covid is really fucking unpleasant.

Yes, I have the flu jab anyway so no bother

Absolutely, and I’d be grateful for it. I have the flu jab every year too.

Yes. My GP surgery have a brilliant system for flu jabs, so if I can do the covid jab like that it would be fine.

Yes.

Nope. Don't have flu jab either.

Of course.

Depends on side effects. I had vertigo and nausea for more than a week after my first dose (getting my second next week), and had to take 3 days off work because I could barely stand up.

I pay for the flu jab every year and don't have a problem with the principle of getting a covid jab too, but I wouldn't if I get those side effects every time.

Yes.
I get the flu jab every year as flu is FUCKING AWFUL!
Don’t fancy covid either.
Basically if there is science to prevent me getting nasty illnesses then I’ll take that science every day of the week.
I also really want to travel.

No because it was nothing like the flu jab for me. If I had to have that same dose every year, then no I don't think I'd do it.

I couldn't take a week out annually for it, severe vomiting for 24hrs, very ill for a week. Nope, I've never felt so ill.

Yes. It's already been stated that the type of place I work at will be included in the top four groups (more likely to get a booster). However, I had my second vaccine April, so hope they'll be some protection in autumn - therefore I'll leave it a couple of months so the elderly and any CEV who qualify, get theirs first. I will be very grateful if I get a booster, the same as I was having the vaccine in the first place.