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Anyone reluctant to have booster?

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Tallulahss · 19/12/2021 07:59

I have had first 2 vaccinations and followed the rules since this all begin but all this mad panic about getting the booster NOW is not sitting easy with me, it's gone from u must wait 6 mths to everyone has to get it quick and I'm just not sure, any one else feel the same?

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EnidSpyton · 19/12/2021 15:14

@PAFMO

If you agree with my final sentence, why did you say earlier that me saying vaccines don't stop the spread is misinformation? You clearly are aware that they don't, as you agree that they don't stop, only reduce. Backtracking because you realise you didn't read what I said earlier properly, and got trigger happy at the idea you were taking down another 'anti-vaxxer', I suspect.

I'm very open about the fact that I only had the vaccine because I wanted to travel. I still don't think that they are medically necessary for people not in high risk groups, and as such I don't think they should be a requirement for freedom of movement. I'd feel differently if they stopped the spread of covid - but we now know that they don't. So I don't see the justification for forcing people to get vaccinated. Enforced vaccination and false messaging that the vaccine stops infection and spread has reduced public understanding of risk and responsibility and led to a lack of enforcement of and cooperation with other mitigation measures.

People like you who mindlessly trot out that the vaccine is the answer to all our problems are the dangerous ones. This total misunderstanding of how effective the vaccine is, is why no one is wearing masks anymore, no one is social distancing, and people think they don't need to keep testing. This is why the pandemic continues. Not because of 'anti-vaxxers', but because of vaccinated people who genuinely think they are now teflon when it comes to covid.

EmmaOvary · 19/12/2021 17:36

@scottishtablet23 "the mind boggles that people still think like this and believe this will actually happen.... yes, it may do for a few months, before they come up against a new variant. Some life!"

Variants are more likely when large numbers are unvaccinated. Hence why vaccine equity is so important.

willthatbeall · 19/12/2021 17:55

I was worried but went for it anyway due to bullying by the media and social media telling me of the freedom perks available to the vaccinated. I am so so sick since (almost 3days) extreme stiffness, swollen arm pit with pain, tired, nausea, ice cold. Can't get out of bed
Still coping with daily urticaria outbreaks from the first two.

Wish wish wish I hadn't had it.

And then to read about possible lockdown!!! Why? Deaths are low as are hospitalisations.
I feel broken by these vaccines and deceived. I'm angry at being such a sheep 🐑 when I knew My body can't cope with the side effects. Don't feel I was able to choose not to have it.

CarrieBlue · 19/12/2021 19:30

@willthatbeall

I was worried but went for it anyway due to bullying by the media and social media telling me of the freedom perks available to the vaccinated. I am so so sick since (almost 3days) extreme stiffness, swollen arm pit with pain, tired, nausea, ice cold. Can't get out of bed Still coping with daily urticaria outbreaks from the first two.

Wish wish wish I hadn't had it.

And then to read about possible lockdown!!! Why? Deaths are low as are hospitalisations.
I feel broken by these vaccines and deceived. I'm angry at being such a sheep 🐑 when I knew My body can't cope with the side effects. Don't feel I was able to choose not to have it.

Do you think your body would cope with the effects of a covid infection? Genuine question, really.
wishing3 · 19/12/2021 19:31

No

Xion · 19/12/2021 19:41

No

willthatbeall · 19/12/2021 20:31

@CarrieBlue I don't know the answer to that. It probably wouldn't now given how I still feel today! Otherwise probably yes - I'm very very rarely unwell and have no known underlying conditions. And anecdotal 'evidence' is that for most it is not a severe illness. I don't think I would have another vaccine booster at the moment as I feel that the risk of vaccine illness is currently outweighing the benefit for me personally. And given that there are less than 8000 in hospital with Covid out of our population of 67million, I wonder if I was too hasty to jump on the get boosted now bus without really considering if it was right for me personally.

But everyone is different.

CarrieBlue · 19/12/2021 21:01

@willthatbeall - I’m sorry you’ve been unwell with your vaccines but I’m glad you’re protected against serious covid. I think we have to be careful about the perception of ‘mild’ illness - the medics call anything that doesn’t end up in hospital as mild which might not be what my definition would be! My BF was hospitalised with covid before vaccines were available, and she reacted badly to both vaccines afterwards. She’s still going for her booster though.

I hope you stay well!

Fendidntdrake · 19/12/2021 22:02

I'm very grateful to have had mine, and aware of how privileged we are to be offered it.

OldaRailer · 19/12/2021 22:05

No!

Ilikecheeseontoast · 19/12/2021 22:20

Yes I’m with you on this one.

containsnuts · 19/12/2021 22:36

Yes. I had the first two on the understanding that it would prevent severe illness and death. The current debate is about how there is no protection against INFECTION but I don't mind having a mild infection for a week if I'm protected against severe illness and death. It seems even beyond 6 months, the vast majority of seriously ill people are either unvaccinated or very elderly. I am neither. Granted this is data re Delta, but there is no evidence so far that is different with Omicron, in fact the evidence points to symptoms being milder in people with prior infection or double vaccination. I have a booster appointment booked for next week but I'm not convinced it is necessary for me at this time.
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Livpool · 19/12/2021 22:39

No - me and DH had ours last weekend

Mrsmch123 · 19/12/2021 22:43

Yip, I mean I will go for it but it's getting a bit much now.

BillGigolo · 19/12/2021 22:44

I am reluctant because after my second dose of AZ my periods went nuts and I spent 3/4 of each month honestly feeling like I was early on in a pregnancy- horribly sore breasts, strong ovulation pain, nausea. And after 4 months it stopped.

I will get my booster but I’m not looking forward to it.

dementedpixie · 19/12/2021 22:45

Your booster won't be AZ though

BillGigolo · 19/12/2021 22:50

@dementedpixie I know, and I’m grateful for that. I’m just anxious about another four months of my life being like that. I ended up really struggling mentally - nightmare, extended PMS along with the physical stuff. As I said I will be getting it anyway and hoping for the best.

I was 35 when I got AZ, just before they brought in the guidelines advising against it at my age, and I think that probably caused a fair bit of anxiety too.

Yutes · 20/12/2021 11:07

[quote Pensieve]@Yutes

I’m very sorry for your loss 💐

There was a slot on Womens Hour (radio 4) this week with an eminent medic on Obs/Gynae who spoke specifically about vaccines re. TTC and being pregnant and the data they now have. Give it a listen.

What I took away is pregnancy is a huge stress on the cardio system already and that’s where COVID attacks. Patients are often proned (put on their front) to aid breathing but obviously heavily pregnant women can’t have that. Plus all the other issues of what drugs you can/can’t have when pregnant. There was a lot of positive data on TTC.

Best of luck to you.[/quote]
@Pensieve
Thank you. I did listen, but I didn’t find it overly helpful or reassuring. Not because the information wasn’t good. But more because it was talking about pregnancy in the broad sense and didn’t really mention ttc at all. I am just anxious because I have been trying for a long time, and as I said, lost a much wanted baby.
I’m just not sure getting the booster would put my mind at ease any.
I’m not saying never, mind you. Just not now.

Treaclepie19 · 20/12/2021 11:25

I am but only because I have health anxiety.
I'm going to try and go to the walk in today though and if I don't have chance I'll book it
online this afternoon.

LindaEllen · 20/12/2021 11:58

I'm really scared of having mine, because I was so, so poorly after my second one. I've had covid and felt much worse from the jab than from the actual virus.

I understand why it's needed though, so I am booked in for the second week in Jan - which is the earliest I could get in at our centre.

StylishDuck · 20/12/2021 13:08

No. I went online and booked mine as soon as I could. Unfortunately I tested positive for covid the day before my appointment so had to reschedule. I was really disappointed. Can't get it until 28 days after a positive PCR though so have to wait until mid Jan. If you were happy enough to get the first two I don't understand why you would be reluctant to get the booster.

HesterShaw1 · 20/12/2021 13:14

I got mine this morning. Wasn't mad keen on the idea, but weighing up everything I've found out, I decided to have it.

Which is all anyone can do 🤷‍♀️

sunkendreams · 20/12/2021 13:23

Yes and no - I felt absolutely dreadful after both doses of AZ and my periods went haywire for a couple of months, and things are too busy in the run up to Xmas for me to out of action. I'm booking for the New Year when I have time to be bedridden!

Heathway · 20/12/2021 14:09

Me.

I refused a booster, based on how I reacted to my second Pfizer jab. Long story short; whole body inflammation. Anything with ‘-itis’, I experienced since my second shot in March.

The list includes, dermatitis, thyroiditis, arthritis, colitis like symptoms. Even managed to get phlebitis from routine bloods.

I was told I was experiencing symptoms of long Covid from dermatologists, endocrinologists and gastroenterologists. Except I never tested positive to Covid once.

The symptoms all wore off around 6-7 months after the second shot, and I’m back to my normal.

Ironically it appears I have COVID now. Today is day 2, awaiting PCR result. Feeling pretty rough with flu like symptoms. But I’ll take my chances with this. I’m petrified of how I’ll react to a booster.

HesterShaw1 · 20/12/2021 15:49

@Heathway

Me.

I refused a booster, based on how I reacted to my second Pfizer jab. Long story short; whole body inflammation. Anything with ‘-itis’, I experienced since my second shot in March.

The list includes, dermatitis, thyroiditis, arthritis, colitis like symptoms. Even managed to get phlebitis from routine bloods.

I was told I was experiencing symptoms of long Covid from dermatologists, endocrinologists and gastroenterologists. Except I never tested positive to Covid once.

The symptoms all wore off around 6-7 months after the second shot, and I’m back to my normal.

Ironically it appears I have COVID now. Today is day 2, awaiting PCR result. Feeling pretty rough with flu like symptoms. But I’ll take my chances with this. I’m petrified of how I’ll react to a booster.

God you poor thing. That sounds absolutely rough 😟