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Are you letting child have the vaccine?

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GiveMeAUserName123 · 25/08/2021 21:55

I was just wondering if you have a child/ren between the ages of 12-16, that don’t have any medical conditions, or live with family members that are more at risk, will you be letting them have the vaccine?

My eldest will be turning 12 in the winter and I imagine will be given the choice to have it. I don’t think I want her too (I’ve had mine) but obviously it’s her body and her choice which is something that is held in high regard at home, so won’t voice against it, but if she does choose to have it, is she too young to decide something like this, as I’m not sure a child could really understand the full risk/benefit side of things.

How are you feeling about it in general?

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Watapalava · 25/08/2021 22:27

Kids wont be offered it - they're reporting now only 500.000 of the vulnerable are getting a booster so no way will healthy kids be getting it and if they do thats' outrageous if ahead of all these 'at risk' groups

EarringsandLipstick · 25/08/2021 22:27

My 12 yo & 14 yo have had had their first doses (Ireland).

They were thrilled to be eligible. The 10 yo is most put out he's not getting it.

TooBigForMyBoots · 25/08/2021 22:28

My DS14 has told me he's getting it as soon as he can. He's Gillick Competent. I'm fine with it.Smile

chillied · 25/08/2021 22:28

@Wellbythebloodyhell

As things stand 12-15s that aren't CEV or living with an immune suppressed family member won't be offered the vaccine so this a hypothetical situation not a real life decision
not hypothetical as our household fits this description. My kids get their first jabs this week.
Northernlurker · 25/08/2021 22:29

Older dd is defined as CEV though we aren't sure how much that applies (she's on immunosuppressant medication but no adverse obvious effects, blood count ok etc). So 14 yr old dd is now eligible and I took her for it on Monday. Didn't think twice tbh. I am nhs and have worked on the operational front line since this shitshow began. I want to protect her and everybody else.

Cookerhood · 25/08/2021 22:29

Experimental? Do you know how many have had it worldwide & what a huge amount of safety data exists?

fizbosshoes · 25/08/2021 22:31

I asked my 15 year old what she thought about it and she was keen to have it. (If it was offered - she has no medical conditions)

nancy75 · 25/08/2021 22:32

Dd is just 16, she got it the first day it was allowed for her age group. I wanted her to have it but made it clear it was totally her decision - she said she was having it no matter what we said (all of her friends feel the same way)

Wellbythebloodyhell · 25/08/2021 22:32

My gut instinct tells me no, but if we follow the same path some of our EU and US counterparts have gone down and put in restrictions in domestic settings for the over 12s for the unvaccinated then I will probably feel forced/coerced into them having it which at the moment makes me feel really sad and angry at the thought.
Yes I realise this is also hypothetical and at the moment unlikely, but currently this is the only reason I'd be giving my dc the vaccine. As more long term data emerges I may change my stance. In terms of my dc POV 1 has said definitely no, 1 has said he's not bothered either way, obviously ultimately I will let them make the final decision if indeed it does become a real life decision to make.

Notonthestairs · 25/08/2021 22:32

Yes I think they probably will have the vaccination - although I'm not clear when they will be offered it.

Enough4me · 25/08/2021 22:33

JCVI believe benefit does not outweigh risk for DC that are not immunocompromised. It's a no from me based on the Government's info:

"Real-world data on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in children is currently limited, but there have been extremely rare reports of myocarditis (inflammation of the heart muscle) and pericarditis (inflammation of the membrane around the heart) following the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines in millions of younger adults.

Until more safety data is available and has been evaluated, a precautionary approach is preferred."

Wellbythebloodyhell · 25/08/2021 22:37

not hypothetical as our household fits this description. My kids get their first jabs this week
Presumably your not in the UK? Does the country you are in have restrictions against the unvax 12+? If it does was this a factor in your/their decision to have the vaccine?

autumnboys · 25/08/2021 22:40

17yo has had his first jab.
15yo has said he wants to when offered.
DH & I both double jabbed.
Autistic 11yo turns 12 in a month. I would like him to be jabbed if it is offered to him but will need to talk it through with him.

ANameChangeAgain · 25/08/2021 22:41

I'll encourage my teens to have it. Their choice of course, but better safe than sorry. It has been extensively tested, its just that its come out faster as the world has thrown every resource at getting it out quickly.

nipersvest · 25/08/2021 22:45

ds is 16 and has already had his first jab, 2 kids at his school caught covid last year and developed PIMS, they were horrifically ill, we didn't hesitate when it came to vaccinating.

Orangesandlemons77 · 25/08/2021 22:49

Yes, 16 yr old had both now and 12 yr old their first, (have CEV family member) all fine, both keen to have the jab (main reason can go on school trip abroad)

Watapalava · 25/08/2021 23:00

I don’t understand currently why people are desperate to vaccinate their kids?

The JVCI explicitly states that “vaccine risk does NOT outweigh benefits” for healthy kids

It may change

It’s hasnt yet

Why risk kids? - as parents I question anyone going against medical advice currently

toolatetooearly · 25/08/2021 23:00

My son is 12 soon. He wants the jab, I want him to have the jab (not sure he'll be offered it though)

Enough4me · 25/08/2021 23:05

@Watapalava I have the same view as you.

I think many, myself included, feel very strongly thar adults need vaccination. Perhaps people are assuming it's the same for DC as for adults (risk over benefit not known).

toomuchlaundry · 25/08/2021 23:12

@Watapalava if JVCI change their advice how will you feel?

Saintemllionsfinest · 25/08/2021 23:15

My 2 DDs 15 & 13 have had both doses of Pfizer.

Watapalava · 25/08/2021 23:25

If jcvi change status I will act accordingly

As they have evidence

I don’t understand parents who are currently willing to go against medical advice

It goes against parental nature

When did people become so brainwashed to risk their kids when medical research says explicitly no

I understandager if advice changes but right now it’s baffling

Watapalava · 25/08/2021 23:26

Of course adults should be vaccinated - that’s no brainier. I’ve had both myself as medical science has proven risk vs benefit ratio

It hasn’t for kids

MissDollyMix · 25/08/2021 23:27

If my children wanted it and they were offered it I would be happy for them to have it. DS is 11 and going into year 7 in a secondary school of around 2000 pupils. He won’t be 12 until he has completed year 7 so he will have to do a year at secondary unvaccinated no matter what the ruling on vaccinations is.