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Vhp83 · 2024-10-15T20:40:37+00:00

Been offered this as pregnant but wondering what the take up is as beleive fairly new in this country. Has anyone had any regrets getting it?

AllThePotatoesAreSingingJingleBells · 17/10/2024 11:30

DinoGD · 17/10/2024 11:18

I disagree to an extent - even coming on Mumsnet to get some real life experiences is helpful forms of research (like hearing the harrowing stories to put things into perspective).

But yes to your question above! Reviewing medical journals/publications, reviewing the stats from this trial in the US and UK, speaking to other doctors/midwives etc. I don't think you need a background in medicine / science to be able to review these journals and at least gain a wider awareness (rather than just relying on the 2 paragraph leaflet thats given to you if it's not something you're 100% sure on).

Not consulting Dr Google or the crap that gets circulated on YouTube/TikTok - totally agree that's a load of old rubbish and definitely doesn't constitute as research!

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I don’t think anecdotal evidence on Mumsnet can be counted as research. It’s akin to asking people down the pub. 1. The subject group isn’t reliable. Even if everyone on Mumsnet answers the question it’s not a reliable sample in context of everyone who’s had the vaccine. 2. You don’t even know if the people who answer are telling the truth or making something up to fit their own agenda.

I obviously like to take people in good faith or I wouldn’t be on here, but if I’ve got medical professionals and all of their experience and qualifications saying yes, and Shazza from Guiseley posting on Mumsnet about how she had a vaccine and her legs fell off, I’m going to think ‘oh poor Shazza’ and then follow the professional advice. Useful to hear opinions, get peer advice, but it’s not research.

DinoGD · 17/10/2024 11:40

AllThePotatoesAreSingingJingleBells · 17/10/2024 11:30

I don’t think anecdotal evidence on Mumsnet can be counted as research. It’s akin to asking people down the pub. 1. The subject group isn’t reliable. Even if everyone on Mumsnet answers the question it’s not a reliable sample in context of everyone who’s had the vaccine. 2. You don’t even know if the people who answer are telling the truth or making something up to fit their own agenda.

I obviously like to take people in good faith or I wouldn’t be on here, but if I’ve got medical professionals and all of their experience and qualifications saying yes, and Shazza from Guiseley posting on Mumsnet about how she had a vaccine and her legs fell off, I’m going to think ‘oh poor Shazza’ and then follow the professional advice. Useful to hear opinions, get peer advice, but it’s not research.

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No, but hearing the stories about those who have had babies poorly with RSV is helpful (which is exactly what this thread and similar others are full of) and something that should be taken into account. As lots have said on this thread, RSV isn't as shouted about as other illnesses, so it's part of hearing more real life experiences of those who have experienced it. And similarly, as it's so new, if anyone who has had it within the last 6 weeks have had any adverse reactions (again, exactly what the OP was asking).

And even medical professionals get things wrong, have their own agendas and can never be 100% right about everything - hence wanting to learn more about this vaccine. And like you say, you wouldn't be on here if you didn't have faith in that people are saying things are face value - so I think it's helpful to hear stories about those who have experience with RSV.

Caipulli · 17/10/2024 11:49

I am in France and I’ve been told to get it after 32 weeks (the brand name is Abrysvo)

It seems to be standard practice here

malimoon · 17/10/2024 12:48

I got the vaccine and very pleased I did. My newborn nephew was in hospital with bronchiolitis earlier this year. Would rather avoid that for my little guy!