Educate me- my child has just had Covid so tell me science based reasons to continue to get vaccine

[Sausagesandhoney]

Don’t shoot me down, I am double vaxxed, and have had every intention of getting my 12 yr old vaccinated , but please could someone clarify the reasons for doing this (science based) when he’s already had Covid? So much information out there to digest!

What’s the point when you can still catch it, still spread it, his immune system now recognises it and he’s in the least vulnerable category.

Probably not that important really as he’s low risk anyway and now has some immunity.

I'm not sure there is a good science-based reason. The coaxing and cajoling appears to be for political reasons/the benefit of others.

I probably wouldn’t have him vaccinated for a few months, if at all. The only problem will be whether he will need a vaccine to travel or attend events, I think some places accept a positive PCR for X months as a pass but once that period passes he may need a vaccine to move around freely

I don’t think he can be vaccinated within 90 days of having it anyway

Yup. As poster above... not allowed if been positive in the previous 90 days...

Arh yes of course, that's a good point about 90 days.... gives me a bit more time.
This seems to make sense

www.gov.uk/government/news/jcvi-issues-updated-advice-on-covid-19-vaccination-of-children-aged-12-to-15

@PamDenick

Yup. As poster above... not allowed if been positive in the previous 90 days...

Is this new advice. I was told 28 days (albeit for an adult)

There won’t be anyone who can give you a good, scientific based reason.

It's no testing for 90 days.

You can be vaccinated 30 days after a positive result.

I would say the vaccine will strengthen his immunity because it's not known how long protection lasts after actually being infected.

I had Covid and I've also now had both vaccinations. I believe people who've had Covid and then been vaccinated have been found to have the highest level of immune response.

The school told the vaccinators will ask the children if they’ve had Covid in past 90 days and not inject if so. I think adults are 28 days

• sorry 28 days after a positive Covid test not 30.

“ Told us” that. should say Ie Vaccinators will ask the children before injections happen. I assume it would also ask on consent form

Yes NHS says 28 days from positive test to vaccine.

The NHS App covid pass says “proof of natural immunity shown by a positive PCR test result for COVID-19, lasting for 180 days after the date of the positive test and following completion of the self-isolation period”

The 28 days is just to make sure you are well and fit and recovered.
People are getting confused by the 90 days before taking a pcr.
OP there is no real reason for healthy kids to get this vaccine that is actually going to be of much benefit to them esp if they have recently had covid.
It’s all political and trying to give as much to the population as possible some sort of immune response but IMO that shouldn’t fall on kids.
Disgraceful if they force kids to
Have this via not being able to travel with their families

DD (15) just got a vaccination appointment, but she tested positive 10 days ago. When I phoned to cancel, they said to call back 28 days after her positive result to rearrange.

I don't think there is a lot o point in scientific terms.

Going forward, some countries might require it for travel, but maybe cross that bridge when you come to it?

it doesn't seem entirely clear that you stay protected for a long time form covid if you have had it - some people never even get antibodies i think. wasn't there some data from israel showing that after 6 months most people lose their protection after having it?

@nearlyhellokitty

it doesn't seem entirely clear that you stay protected for a long time form covid if you have had it - some people never even get antibodies i think. wasn't there some data from israel showing that after 6 months most people lose their protection after having it?

Latest evidence suggests immunity from natural infection is significantly better than from vaccine.

OP I don’t think there is a very compelling scientific argument for getting your son vaccinated. On the other hand it may offer some small additional protection, it’s v unlikely to cause him harm and it may be helpful for him to be vaccinated for political reasons.

@Bizawit really interesting. which latest evidence are you referring to?

What happens if you had COVID without knowing (symptomless) and then went on to have the vaccine within 27days?

@frowner

What happens if you had COVID without knowing (symptomless) and then went on to have the vaccine within 27days?

Nothing - this must happen a lot. If symptomatic, you are fit enough to have the vaccine and there's no risk of confusion there should you have any side effects. If there were any risk in this scenario we would have to test negative before getting vaccinated.

I wouldn't give a healthy child the vaccine, tbh. Unless you're clinically vulnerable, I see no good reason it should be offered to the under 18s. My children certainly won't be having it.

[quote nearlyhellokitty]@Bizawit really interesting. which latest evidence are you referring to?[/quote]
www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.news-medical.net/amp/news/20210830/Does-SARS-CoV-2-natural-infection-immunity-better-protect-against-the-Delta-variant-than-vaccination.aspx

If you were previously confident in wanting your child to have the vaccine, it makes sense to still go for it after the time has elapsed, as there's lots of literature showing how vaccination bolsters immunity.

However if you were already unsure - your child will have a degree of immunity, you can be reasonably confident coronavirus isn't something that adversely affects them, and they're far less likely to get infected now they've had it once.

Could be worth looking at what other countries who have offered it to this age group for a while advise.

If it was me I'd take it if offered but wouldn't be fussed if I couldn't.