Reluctance of the young to be vaccinated?

muse what other choice was there but stick to the lockdown laws? But I've a choice about having an untested trial drug, that's made a lot of people very ill for a disease that a lot of people recover from. Also all the vaccines we had as children stopped us from catching the disease, this one doesn't

Yes, like any vaccination rollout, the more people who get it, the more effective it is, as everyone, vaccinated or not, is less likely to come into contact with the virus.

I do think that (assuming that there is no good reason for refusing) allowing others to take any risks that may be involved in getting the vaccine, while benefiting from the reduced risk of catching Covid is both selfish, and arrogant.

I would imagine that the fewer people who take it up, the greater the risk of further mutations, too.

Because having the vaccine does reduce transmission although it isn’t known yet how much by. And the more people that have the vaccine the closer we will get to herd immunity.

MayBee70

Biscuitmuncher

Well I'm 54 and I've refused it, and my children dont want it

Don’t worry. The rest of us will have it and protect you.

MayBee70: Why do you think that by you having the vaccine it will protect others from getting Covid19?

Biscuitmuncher: You and your family have made the choice not to be vaccinated, therefore leaving yourselves vulnerable to get any variant of Covid. But I can't understand why you followed the lockdown rules (giving up a year of your life) which helped stop the spread, yet you won't have the vaccine. The two contradict each other.

MayBee70 thank you, I gave up a year of my life to protect you

Biscuitmuncher

Well I'm 54 and I've refused it, and my children dont want it

Don’t worry. The rest of us will have it and protect you.

Well I'm 54 and I've refused it, and my children dont want it

Whatever age (sorry pressed button too soon)

Well when I was 19/20 I went to the Far East to live for three years and had every vaccine under the sun and as I d had none as a child I had those ones as well all within a few weeks
If it’s a necessity then you do it

Sorry hit the trigger too quick there!
I've been thinking about what I would have done at 19. Would have definitely had my vaccinations!

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My daughters, both in their 30s, have had both of their jabs. One works in a care home setting and the other has a job which necessitates her going into care homes on occasion. They are both delighted that they got their jabs and have done their bit to keep themselves and others safer.

Yes, I can't answer for this person, but I know the Vegan society is saying that people should have it.

The thing is, though, it's not like a religious leader giving exemption - he is a vegan for his own reasons, and not in any way responsible to the vegan society.

I'm not defending or attacking his position, though.

All of my NQ medic daughter’s friends have had both doses of the vacc and v glad to have it, too.

I also know a number of young people (between 18-22) who’ve had at least one dose, because they are carers or have a family member who is CEV. It’s brought them all peace of mind.

You are right Alegrias1*. I’ve got three vegan nieces, and they have all had the vaccine.

Doodledog

I only know one young(ish) person who will refuse it, and that's because he and his young family are vegan.

I'm not sure what to make of that, really. I can see that it's a matter of principle for him, his wife agrees, and they both believe that it would be bad for their children.

It's not my decision, though, so it's none of my business - I was grateful to get both of mine.

I know a lot of other young people, and as far as I know, he is the only one of them who has said that he definitely won't be having it.

Vegansrock would probably know better than me, but I believe the Vegan Society have said people should take the vaccine.

People seem to be very ill informed. I don't mean you Doodledog, I mean that people are coming up with all sorts of excuses for not having it.

Both of my grandchildren,19 and 22 can’t wait to get the vaccine. They are, as are we all, thoroughly fed up of the restrictions on their lives,not to mention the worry that they might transmit the virus to their parents and grandparents.

I only know one young(ish) person who will refuse it, and that's because he and his young family are vegan.

I'm not sure what to make of that, really. I can see that it's a matter of principle for him, his wife agrees, and they both believe that it would be bad for their children.

It's not my decision, though, so it's none of my business - I was grateful to get both of mine.

I know a lot of other young people, and as far as I know, he is the only one of them who has said that he definitely won't be having it.

My 18 and 20 year olds have just been invited I think our surgery must be breezing through them They re happy as they will want to go to festivals and travel as soon as able

Our 28yr old was offered a vaccine a couple of weeks ago due to no shows at the local clinic and they dropped everything to get there and be jabbed.

Amberone

I'm not sure if I am remembering correctly but - when the vaccination was about to be rolled out wasn't there a load of hype about older people refusing to have the vaccine, after a reporter talked to a few people who said they would refuse?

I personally don't know anyone of any age who has refused or will refuse the vaccine, although I know one or two who were dubious initially but went ahead anyway. Everyone in my family who has been offered it has had it and the younger ones say they will have it when offered.

Yes, there was a rather daft thread on here about it, something about elderly Britons not wanting the Pfizer jab because it was foreign.

It proved to be another storm in a teacup

Oopsadaisy1

But that’s the problem, the youngsters get most of their info from Social Media, they don’t bother with Science. The Internet is full of so called problems with the jab and they read most of it.
They’ll happily inject their bodied with Botox, all because someone on FB has had it.
I have a friend who has long Covid , who is still pretty ill and DD has a friend who ended up in Intensive Care with blood clots after her first jab.
It’s no wonder they are dithering about getting it, I really think that if they need a Vaccination Passport to go on Holiday or get into Night Clubs , that will be the way to persuade them to get Vaccinated.

How patronising! "Youngsters" certainly don't get all their news from social media, nor do they all inject their bodies with Botox.

95.1% of frontline NHS staff have now been vaccinated here (Wales), I think people are angry with the exceptions, but the uptake is improving still, for all age groups and in all sectors, including care homes. I think it will be the same for young people, there’s a lot of talk about refusal, but actually the uptake for all age groups has been much higher than was expected, and it will probably be good for them too ultimately.

My daughter was done before me as she is a doctor working with Covid patients. She's rather annoyed that some NHS staff have refused to be vaccinated despite having seen younger people die with covid. It's completely crazy.

I'm not sure if I am remembering correctly but - when the vaccination was about to be rolled out wasn't there a load of hype about older people refusing to have the vaccine, after a reporter talked to a few people who said they would refuse?

I personally don't know anyone of any age who has refused or will refuse the vaccine, although I know one or two who were dubious initially but went ahead anyway. Everyone in my family who has been offered it has had it and the younger ones say they will have it when offered.