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I can't convince my young adult sons to have their boosters

39 replies

Peakedtoosoon · 19/12/2021 11:47

And really, as they're adults I don't get a say?

They had the first two jabs as soon as they were able with no objections at all.

They're not saying they won't have the boosters, more that it's not convenient to have them now. They don't want to risk a couple of days' illness in the run up to Christmas and having to miss events (which of course they will have to if they test positive anyway).

All the way through they've followed all restrictions and tested regularly, now they feel they're going to make the most of being allowed to do things while they can.

It's hard to argue when the risk to them personally must be minute, but...

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MrsSkylerWhite · 19/12/2021 11:49

If they want to make the most of things, proof of boosters will probably need to be proven soon to get into mass events (if they’re not already?)

McDuffy · 19/12/2021 11:52

My cousins haven't and my dad (their uncle) died from it 🤷‍♀️ stupid.

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Peakedtoosoon · 19/12/2021 11:53

No, you don't need boosters to have a Covid pass, just the first two, but you don't need the pass for pubs and private parties anyway.

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Mossstitch · 19/12/2021 15:42

They are adults, it's up to them! I have three, one only just got his first. Another one saying not having booster as he was more ill with side effects from first two than he was when he had covid before them. I keep my opinions to myself unless asked for which is probably why I maintain a good relationship with them and their father (my ex) doesn't 😉

Mindymomo · 19/12/2021 16:17

My DS 25 is in no hurry to get booster, he says let everyone else get theirs and that he will wait and get it soon. My other DS 29 is getting it tomorrow, but I’ve booked it for him. I know they think why are we having ours early when parents had booster at 6 months and shouldn’t really need a booster. I will keep nagging my younger DS to get it, that’s what Mums are for.

WtfHuh1122 · 19/12/2021 17:43

I don't think this is that bad. I've heard of a couple young adults say they're going to wait a bit because 1) they can't be bothered with the queues atm so want to wait for it to calm down and 2) feel like there will be many others in the queues that need it more than they do atm.

I thought fair enough. I can see why they're delaying it. As long as they are planning to get it in the next couple of weeks I don't see it as being a problem?

Luredbyapomegranate · 19/12/2021 17:56

I wouldn’t be too bothered if they delayed till post C’mas, but if there’s any suggestion of them not having it then, point out the number of healthy refuseniks in ICU - and that as soon as the beds run low that means that Grandad (insert elderly relative of your choice) would be de-prioritised and not get treatment.

KloppKrazy · 19/12/2021 17:57

Mine are the same. They've had two Pfizer though which is better against Omicron than AZ.

KloppKrazy · 19/12/2021 17:58

Plus they are at 3 months out from second vaccine not 6 like their parents.

IWannaWishYouANutNutsChristmas · 19/12/2021 17:58

This is why the covid pass will soon require a booster to be considered vaccinated.

KloppKrazy · 19/12/2021 18:01

The vaccination clinics are going at full pelt around here with many older people who had AZ trying to get boosters. Best off if that cohort get them tbh.

rrhuth · 19/12/2021 18:02

Unfortunately you just have to accept it. I would give them one bout of my views then leave them to it.

When the covid pass/travel requires the third, I assume they will get it then.

JuergenSchwarzwald · 19/12/2021 18:05

I'd generally prefer it if the younger generation waited for the over 40s to get done first (though as I work from home, I wouldn't begrudge students who want to have a life going before me but lots of over 40s are in jobs like retail and teaching). My son had his second dose in early September so is only approaching the 4 month mark. I imagine once he goes back to university next month there will be a production line on campus, he said that those who had not been vaccinated got done on campus in September.

OvaHere · 19/12/2021 18:07

I can see why if they've got things they want to do this week. Adult DS went for his on Thursday and was given Moderna (previously 2 x Pfizer). He felt really unwell all Friday and most of Saturday, perked up enough with paracetamol to go on a planned cinema trip Sat eve but he still feels a bit bleugh with a slight headache today.

For those of us in higher risk groups it's probably worth it even in the week before xmas but I can see why people in their 20s might put it off until the New Year.

DS has an existing health condition despite being young so for him he felt it worth taking the early opportunity.

EsmeraldaFudge · 19/12/2021 18:11

I told my 18 and 21 year old that they will inevitably need it for travel at some point. They couldn't be arsed to book but were happy for me to do it for them

Grenlei · 19/12/2021 18:11

Eldest DS said he's not going to bother with the booster until it's a requirement to get into pubs and gigs, which is the only reason he got vaccinated.

His choice entirely. I'm unvaccinated, as us my other DC, so I'm certainly not going to criticise his decision.

Whinge · 19/12/2021 18:14

They're not saying they won't have the boosters, more that it's not convenient to have them now. They don't want to risk a couple of days' illness in the run up to Christmas and having to miss events

I can totally understand their reasons for delaying. I'm also confused about your title. You don't need to convince them to have the booster, they've said they'll do it, just not yet.

Cherryblossoms85 · 19/12/2021 18:17

I don't see any issue at all. It's ridiculous to be rushing out boosters to 20 year olds and superseding basic preventative healthcare. My sister's smear test got cancelled because they have to do the boosters.

rainrainraincamedowndowndown · 19/12/2021 18:17

I've read the article about Pfizer vaccine t-cell immunity responce is quite good even against Omicron, after 2 doses, like 70-80 %? So I wouldn't worry too much, especially they are young.
Like others say, once booster is needed for passports, they have to decide anyway.

SickAndTiredAgain · 19/12/2021 18:18

They're not saying they won't have the boosters, more that it's not convenient to have them now. They don't want to risk a couple of days' illness in the run up to Christmas and having to miss events (which of course they will have to if they test positive anyway).

I don’t see any problem with this really. The first two doses had me in bed for a couple of days each, not ideal with a toddler in the run up to Christmas. I’d have postponed my booster until early Jan as well, except I’m pregnant which changes things so I had it on Friday.

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Peakedtoosoon · 19/12/2021 18:22

@Cherryblossoms85

I don't see any issue at all. It's ridiculous to be rushing out boosters to 20 year olds and superseding basic preventative healthcare. My sister's smear test got cancelled because they have to do the boosters.
Yes, I do agree with this.

It's not so much that I think they need to protect themselves, more clutching at straws that enough people having it will avoid lockdowns.

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TinselTitsAndGlitteryBits · 19/12/2021 18:22

I've not had a booster yet.

My trail of thought is that I've had 2 Pfizer and a flu jab dose already this year. I want to wait until the end of Jan at least before I have it.

I will definitely have it, but I'm not queuing for hours, nor can I be bothered attempting to book an appointment. Especially now with this 'circuit break' (fucking buzzwords Angry) on the horizon, what's the point? Can't go anywhere to need it anyway.

Most of the young people I know (of which I am not one) are of the same opinion.

CovidCurious · 19/12/2021 18:24

I know 2 lads in their mid 20s. Both very careful, both healthy, both self-employed so no desire whatsoever to risk having to isolate. Both double-jabbed but both got Covid before they could get their boosters and are now having to isolate.

KloppKrazy · 19/12/2021 18:24

Honestly at their age with double vaccine presumably mRNA and not that many months ago they aren't high up the list to cause a problem.

rrhuth · 19/12/2021 18:27

@TinselTitsAndGlitteryBits

I've not had a booster yet.

My trail of thought is that I've had 2 Pfizer and a flu jab dose already this year. I want to wait until the end of Jan at least before I have it.

I will definitely have it, but I'm not queuing for hours, nor can I be bothered attempting to book an appointment. Especially now with this 'circuit break' (fucking buzzwords Angry) on the horizon, what's the point? Can't go anywhere to need it anyway.

Most of the young people I know (of which I am not one) are of the same opinion.

I honestly can not understand this logic - why would you wait six weeks especially covering the period you are most likely to catch it Confused?

My young friend has it just now, boosted, really rather ill - not hospital ill, but bedridden and utterly unwell.