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I've had the vaccine but now I'm scared

127 replies

Laney39 · 23/08/2021 09:20

I have had 2 shots of pfizer vaccine. I was scared to get it but eventually did. Now I'm terrified I should have taken my chances with covid. I've read that people will eventually die from these vaccines because it's new technology that hasn't been tested in the long term. How do the spike proteins stop producing? What will happen in 5 or 10 years time or does it just wear off?
People are saying it's all just a big money making thing for pharma companies and that we'll all get sick and need more drugs.
I can't sleep, I can't stop thinking about it. Can anyone help and reassure me?

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smallandimperfectlyformed · 23/08/2021 09:23

That sounds to me like you are listening to the wrong people. I can't give you any medical advice or information as I am not a doctor or epidemiologist etc but I don't believe that there is a big con to keep us all sick- what would be the point? Is it friends you have who are saying this or is it conspiracy theories on YouTube/Facebook/Instagram etc?

Smartiepants79 · 23/08/2021 09:26

Stop reading random shit on the internet. You’ll be less scared.

FedNlanders · 23/08/2021 09:27

Those people are talking out their arse.

CarrieBlue · 23/08/2021 09:28

People are saying 100000 lives have been saved thanks to the vaccines. People are saying hospitalisations are far far lower than in January, thanks to the vaccines.

I know which people actually know what they are talking about and it’s not the ones you’re listening to.

Urghhhhh · 23/08/2021 09:29

Stop reading conspiracy theory shit. Look around you and realise medical professionals who understand the science behind the vaccines have had them with no second thought. And the people spewing alarmist shit online have no credentials at all. Literal strangers who share shady FB post while sitting on the toilet. Is that who you choose to trust?

SmidgenofaPigeon · 23/08/2021 09:30

Why seek out this scaremongering bollocks?

vodkaredbullgirl · 23/08/2021 09:32

Stop listening to the doubters.

SkinnyMirror · 23/08/2021 09:32

Stop seeking out information from these people.
It's conspiracy theory bollocks. If you need reassurance then speak to a medical professional ...... and run from anyone who talks about 'big pharma'

PalmarisLongus · 23/08/2021 09:32

Look at the science. Look how the vaccines were made. Look at the evidence.
The vaccines have been declared safe by 100s upon 100s of scientists around the world that have spent years in education and medicine. They know better than a builder from Clapham or a Youtuber

SavoyCabbage · 23/08/2021 09:34

Stop reading a load of old bollocks.

If you want to read about vaccines read proper medical information. Then you can make an informed decision when we all get boosters.

HalloHello · 23/08/2021 09:35

It's not new technology. Scientists haven't just pulled MRNA out of thin air, it takes years of development for these vaccines. There's nothing in the vaccine that hasn't been used before. There is no reason to listen to these people who likely have no medical background and are probably idiots. Listen to the experts. 'Big Pharma' isn't a thing.

HalloHello · 23/08/2021 09:36

Also if there's any truth in what these people say then the vast majority of people will be affected so there's nothing we can do! However it is highly unlikely that there will be any bad side effects.

givemushypeasachance · 23/08/2021 09:36

That's all bollocks, ignore it. Happy to help.

Why would different governments all around the world collude with "Big Pharma" to come up with the presumably fake disease, with all the huge economic impacts and lockdowns and everything, things like Boris Johnson and Trump catching it and almost dying in the process, so Big Pharma could then force everyone to take this dodgy drug that will kill people/make them dependent on more drugs?

Look at the sources of the information you are consuming and think critically. Who are these people saying these things? Do they have motivations to come out with this sort of nonsense? Who is corroborating the information? Does it seem at all logical?

Then look at some other 'fact-checked', independent sources of information.

Do you think the NHS is part of the conspiracy? They have a video series tackling disinformation .

Do you think the World Health Organisation are part of the conspiracy? They have an explainer here.

What about the CDC? Here is an explainer specifically about MRNA vaccines.

Surely the European Medicines Authority aren't all in league with them as well. Here is a breakdown of vaccine development, testing and approval.

Do you know how all your childhood vaccines were developed and how they work? Do you even know what all the jabs you had as a baby were? What about if you plan to travel overseas to a country where you need a yellow fever vaccine first. What does that do to you? Have you had a flu jab, know someone who has? Why only get fixated on this particular set of vaccinations and not the impacts of your childhood BCG, or even what MRI scanners do to someone, or mammograms. Or smear tests! "They" could be putting microchips up your cervix for nefarious purposes. Does that sound ridiculous? If so, re-evaluate the conspiracy nonsense about vaccines that have been given to billions of people around the world by health authorities that couldn't possibly be part of a coordinated scheme to do anything except try to control a global pandemic.

sleepyhead · 23/08/2021 09:37

That's not how vaccines work.

The spike protein mimics covid to kick-start your immune system into killing it and produce antibodies so that it will recognise the virus and kill it more quickly if you're exposed in future.

The vaccine material doesn't stay in your body for all that long.

Depending on how long it's been since your last dose, it's likely long gone - the antibodies are hopefully still there but they are produced by your body - they are a natural part of you.

tattymacduff · 23/08/2021 09:37

Why would you believe that rubbish? Are you genuine or is this an attempt at scaremongering?

Laney39 · 23/08/2021 09:37

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Waxonwaxoff0 · 23/08/2021 09:40

Some GPs are quacks.

Laney39 · 23/08/2021 09:41

@tattymacduff genuine unfortunately!

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PalmarisLongus · 23/08/2021 09:42

If a registered GP is sharing anti Vax conspiracy bullshit they need reporting and suspending for being a danger to themselves and others.

First do no harm is the Dr oath, stopping people getting the Vax is doing harm.

ItsSnowJokes · 23/08/2021 09:43

Go to your own gp and get some help for your anxiety. You are listening to the wrong people. Nothing anyone says on here is going to help you while your anxiety is so high.

Laney39 · 23/08/2021 09:43

@givemushypeasachance thanks for the links, that's helpful. I feel like perhaps I need some help to switch off from my thoughts

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quiteathome · 23/08/2021 09:44

Some GPs can be sucked into idiocy as well.

The mRNA vaccines are a breakthrough I think. I believe they are working on a vaccine for malaria based on the technology. That will save millions of lives.

Realistically there is no point worrying about 5 or 10 years from now other things are more or just as likely to happen.

I have been vaccinated and I am very happy with my decision. You probably need to either see a counsellor or read more sensible news articles.

vodkaredbullgirl · 23/08/2021 09:45

I listened to 1 1/2 mins of that and turned it off. She is just 1 GP out of millions of medical people.

Stop listening to your family, deleted every video and links they send you.

Wooollffff · 23/08/2021 09:47

That ‘doctor’ is an anti mask anti everything nutcase. If you have anxiety go to your GP. Stop listening to rubbish on the internet and your idiotic family.