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No to flu vaccine

88 replies

CuriousMummyy · 30/10/2024 03:19

NOT an anti-vaxxer here.. my kids are vaccinated otherwise.

Buttttt there's just something about the yearly flu vaccine. Anyone else not letting their kids get it?

If so, why not?

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HelpMeGetThrough · 30/10/2024 05:20

Our two boys have never had it in the 17 and 22 years they've been here. Have had all the others, just never crossed our minds for them to have it.

I have to have it, as I'm immunosuppressed and two of my drugs will be stopped if I don't.

ResultsMayVary · 30/10/2024 05:46

I've watched a very young child nearly die with flu so I would vaccinate very young children if I had them (mine are much older and usually have flu vax)

grumpypedestrian · 30/10/2024 05:49

My DD gets it every year (11) as do I. DH just had a nasty case of the flu and we’re absolutely fine. I’d rather we had a quick jab than suffered being ill.

Freddiefan · 30/10/2024 06:12

My (fit) OH thought he didn't need a flu jab. I always have one because I have lung problems. He caught flu and was in bed for a week. He can be bad tempered if he is ill and I remember standing next to the bed with paracetamol and a pint of water, saying 'I know you don't want to, but wake up and drink this'. He didn't say a word, just drank it and went back to sleep. I didn't catch it from him and he now obediently has his flu jab every year.

PrioritisePleasure24 · 30/10/2024 06:26

I work in paediatrics and while many kids will go through childhood never really catching flu or having mild symptoms so you just assume they are a bit sick. Probably due to the vaccine. I’ve had the flu once many years ago and i now have my vaccine each year.I’d pay for it if i didn’t get it in work. Our paeds a&e staff were queuing up to have it when the flu jabs came round the other days

However i’ve seen the other side and i’ve seen whole families come down with it where two siblings are in hospital needed oxygen and both parents had to look after them while also looking and feeling terrible. Stays of a week due chest infections needing or o2 requirement caused by the flu. I’ve seen children of all ages ventilated and taken to ICU.

Unfortunately babies and children while not a regular occurrence can and do die from influenza or it’s complications.I never understand the hesitation on this vaccine.

Governments/NHS wouldn’t invest so much money into it for no reasons.

pavementgerms · 30/10/2024 07:03

"Just something about" it? Great critical reasoning

Freshonebecause · 30/10/2024 07:08

Is the 'something about it' that it's newish and we didn't have it growing up? I can be a bit slow to take up new things, but after a month out of action with the flu one year I've paid for mine every year and my kids get it. Their schools have always done it so it's not even an extra effort and could save them a winter illness.

Berlinlover · 30/10/2024 07:09

If it’s not something you want to do that’s fine. You’re entitled to make your own choices. I get it every year as it’s always worked for me.

RampantIvy · 30/10/2024 07:18

Governments/NHS wouldn’t invest so much money into it for no reasons.

I agree with this. The NHS is on its knees and are doing everything they can to prevent the extra strain on hospitals.

Also the "I had flu but dragged myself into work" people make others think that flu can't be that bad.

Wrong. If it was genuine flu they wouldn't be able to get out of bed. I have had flu just once in my life and I was so ill. I wouldn't want it again.

There have been a few vaccine doubters threads recently. Why is this?

bakewellbride · 30/10/2024 07:23

My kids always have had it and always will. There's 'just something' about kids needlessly suffering and dying from flu, as well as spreading it around the community.

MummyJ36 · 30/10/2024 07:28

It’s a personal choice and nobodies business what you do. I do not think anyone is ever wrong to question vaccines, those who get angry at someone asking questions says more about them than it does about you.

My two DCs are fully vaccinated but do not get the yearly flu vaccine.

xyz111 · 30/10/2024 07:31

Freshonebecause · 30/10/2024 07:08

Is the 'something about it' that it's newish and we didn't have it growing up? I can be a bit slow to take up new things, but after a month out of action with the flu one year I've paid for mine every year and my kids get it. Their schools have always done it so it's not even an extra effort and could save them a winter illness.

Flu vaccine has been around since late 60's, so not new at all.

DisplayPurposesOnly · 30/10/2024 07:34

Buttttt there's just something about the yearly flu vaccine.

What 'something' is there about the flu vaccine? Please do elucidate

yikesanotherbooboo · 30/10/2024 07:40

I started having it after I had flu one year and missed over a week of work. I felt extremely guilty for inconveniencing my colleagues for the sake of a blasé attitude to my health. I have had it since, apart from anything else I would feel awful if I passed it on to anyone vulnerable. My DC are adults but if they were children I would be pleased for them to have it. One DC had flu as a baby and although not hospitalised was very unwell ; one of his teeth didn't develop properly as a result. Another DC had it at 12 and missed 3 weeks of school. It can be nasty

SnakesAndArrows · 30/10/2024 07:42

Clearly you are an antivaxxer, here to fearmonger. Otherwise you’d have articulated your concerns.

midgetastic · 30/10/2024 07:43

There is just something about the yearly flu vaccine that helps you avoid catching flu which makes its super-attractive

Do you have self esteem problems and think you are not worth it?

amoreoamicizia · 30/10/2024 07:50

Not everyone is eligible, are they, though? I don't think I am as I don't have any long term health conditions and am in my forties.

xyz111 · 30/10/2024 07:52

amoreoamicizia · 30/10/2024 07:50

Not everyone is eligible, are they, though? I don't think I am as I don't have any long term health conditions and am in my forties.

Edited

You can go to Boots etc and have it done if you want it. You have to pay but it's not much.

twentysevendresses · 30/10/2024 08:04

There's 'just something about it' that could stop you getting flu...🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️👌🏻

borntobequiet · 30/10/2024 08:05

You’re stupid.

mynameiscalypso · 30/10/2024 08:10

I get the flu jab. It seems a bit unfair to protect myself and not protect DS. Plus it's the easiest vaccine to organise once they're at school, just tick a box and that's it.

WarriorN · 30/10/2024 08:32

The nhs is on its knees so only advises the things that are proven to be beneficial for the general population.

For Most kids and adults it's a cold but it can be really debilitating so anything that cuts the risk of hospital stays and sepsis is worth doing imho.

amoreoamicizia · 30/10/2024 08:35

For Most kids and adults it's a cold

Ha! I can tell you've never had flu. The closest to death I've ever felt. (I think you're thinking of covid here).

Chewbecca · 30/10/2024 08:38

there's just something about the yearly flu vaccine

What is there about it? Have you studied the research done by professionals that led to this being a recommended vaccination? Weighing up the risks Vs benefits?

SharpLily · 30/10/2024 08:39

I've only had real flu once and it took me months to get over it. It was very clear that this was not 'just a cold'.

I work in a hospital so we are all expected to have the jab but I would give it to my children were it offered (not in the UK and they are not offered it here).