The Vaccine

Sadly JuicyLucy, it’s the anti vaxxers that will cause this pandemic to continue. I sincerely hope you don’t catch it and pass it on to somebody vulnerable!

It's worth noting that Oxford is also running phase three trials for an American vaccine. I have just had my second dose of that one. They say they are going to need lots of different vaccines

trisher, there’s nothing magical about giving vaccinations as long as the person has been trained. Everyone who gives them will be trained and assessed so please don’t worry.

Absolutely-I’d be right at the front if I could. As identified as ‘extremely clinically vulnerable ‘ if I became infected I probably wouldn’t survive so any risk from a vaccine, which I think is minimal, pales into insignificance. I feel as though I’ve been under house arrest since March and can’t wait to have my independence back

The vaccine won’t be available to everyone. Some medical conditions mean that the vaccine is not comparable, some with autoimmune conditions might not be able to have it.mWho can have it and who can’t also depends if it is a live vaccine or not. It isn’t totally straightforward and for those of us who can have it should I feel to save those who can’t from continued isolation and shielding.

Yes I will have it. I am 69 and in good health so will be a while. I prefer the Ixford one because it is non profit making and the cost is small for each vaccine. They are doing it so that the world can be vaccinated. I understand that there is a fund for poorer countries to be able to pay for any vaccines they have.

At 81 I’m already in this virtual queue ....

At 76 I'll have it as soon as I can.

In 1992 my daughter was a newborn and the Meningitis vaccine was new to market. As teenagers we were encouraged to allow HPV vaccines given at school to help eradicate cervical and other associated cancers. In Samoa earlier this year there was a measles outbreak and many children died as the uptake in the vaccine was not high enough. Here’s our chance to start living properly again, protect others in society, our hospitals so non Covid patients can be cared for too. We are not being asked to go to war here, just a couple of little jabs. We can do this , we really can . I personally haven’t had flu for 40’years , I don’t pick up viral bugs etc but I WILL get this vaccine to protect not just my own loved ones, but everyone’s. Best wishes to everyone during this worrying time .. the light at the end of the tunnel had become so so much brighter ❤️

Like you GillGran I like the fact that Jonathan Van Tam has a couple of times said he has told his Mum to have the vaccine. He also said when it is his turn then he will have the vaccine too. If it is good enough for him it is good enough for me. I just want to be able to see friends again & go back to my Volunteering. I am lucky I suppose as because of disability I do now see my DS as we are in a Support Bubble. I want my life back as at 76 how much life have I got left - unknown! So bring on the vaccine fast please?

Definitely the Oxford vaccine, and yes, I will have it when offered.
I am of an age to remember people dying from TB, Smallpox, polio, yellow fever etc. We've come a long way in 70 odd years, don't lets go backwards.

Yes ASAP

kaycee

My friend's son is on the AstraZeneca team and he and his colleagues have been working tirelessly to produce this vaccine. They have given up spending time with their families and have at times been on the point of exhaustion. I bet they are chuffed to bits that there are even discussions going on about will we / won't we. By protecting ourselves we will be protecting the NHS and those waiting for other NHS services.

I hope you will tell him kaycee how many people on here appreciate their efforts.

Nobels on the way, I should think.

Another first in the queue here. Fed up that DH will be eligible before me but we are making our escape plans.

I'll have the vaccine as soon as it's offered. I do have concerns about this not least the fact that nobody can know the long term effects of the vaccine but it seems to me to be the sensible thing to do., but what do I know?

I'm in my 50s so way down the line, but when it comes my turn I'll be there. I was in a shop this morning listening to a group talking about it and most were saying they weren't going to have it. I was a bit shocked because I thought most people would be having it because I know I don't want to live life like a hermit, shop at 8am every morning, just in case.

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I’ll have the vaccine like a shot

I love preventative medicine. I go for any screening offered, take medicines to protect me from high cholesterol and high blood pressure as well as doing my best to follow healthy living guidance (exercise, diet, sleep, mental health care).

sazz1

I reacted to the flu vaccine last year, had temperature headache and felt really ill. Went to bed and woke up feeling fine next morning. DD had vaccine 2 months later, had exact same symptoms down to the hour it started so wasn't a coincidence. Have just decided to have flu vaccine now this year.
I'm really worried about this covid vaccine atm because of this.

Which would you prefer, temperature, sore arm and aches and pains for 24-48hrs or covid that might kill or cause harm to major organs and have the effects for the rest of your life.

No brainier I would have thought.

Shelagh6 good to meet you, I am 84 and was thinking I was the eldest here.

the link above? scam!?

everyone is entitled to their opinion, but how do we know they are genuine docs etc.

I think I will go for the vaccine, but having said that I have had the flu jab ,,,always, and never had any side effects..

and as someone else has said, we had everything as kids didn`t we?

I reacted to the flu vaccine last year, had temperature headache and felt really ill. Went to bed and woke up feeling fine next morning. DD had vaccine 2 months later, had exact same symptoms down to the hour it started so wasn't a coincidence. Have just decided to have flu vaccine now this year.
I'm really worried about this covid vaccine atm because of this.

I was unsure but having heard somebody on the radio talking about how long covid has affected them I have decided to go for it

Never click on links.

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I suspect that it will become compulsory for staff working in hospitals.

You cannot be forced to have anything you do you not wish to have - even if stipulated by your employer.

You always retain the right to decline - same as with any health decisions.