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4th Covid Vaccine Refusal?

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Welshy Mon 02-Jan-23 19:30:19

Is there anyone who has refused to have the 4th Covid Vaccine? I am due to have mine soon, but so undecided this time. I always get swollen lymph nodes near my collar bone.

Whiff Fri 06-Jan-23 05:18:14

I will have any vaccine going ..Had 3 Covid jabs and my flu one. I still wear my mask on buses ,crowded areas and shops. A man sat by me the other day on the bus. He smelt strongly of cigarette smoke been years since I smelt anyone that bad. He was in his 70's and proudly told me he has never had flu or Covid jabs and no intention of having them. But if he smokes that many cigarettes to make him smell that smoky surely his lungs are damaged and therefore more at risk of ending up in hospital if he gets flu or Covid.

People are and always will be in 2 camps those that believe in having vaccines and those who are don't.

It's like people who refuse to have the free health screening you can have for various cancers . Because of health and I take anything offered to me.

We are lucky in this country we can get these things via the NHS.

growstuff Fri 06-Jan-23 03:19:29

Tamayra

When will folk get the message The vaccines don’t work !
Lots of proof from both doctors & scientists if you care to research
Long term effects are not known & death rate risen for those jabbed. Folk are being used as Guinea pigs!

Why are you spreading myths that death rates have risen for those jabbed?

I despair when people take the time and trouble to post such nonsense.

Lexisgranny Thu 05-Jan-23 23:41:52

I have had six, and very much appreciated that they were given to me. A few days after the last one I had my ‘flu jab and years ago had one for shingles. At my age I will take anything offered with open arms, I would rather be a live Guinea pig than the alternative.

growstuff Thu 05-Jan-23 23:21:02

Biscuitmuncher

I still struggle with the idea of people accepting 6 doses of vaccine in a few years

That's your problem!

Those who have been offered 6 doses know there's a reason.

Biscuitmuncher Thu 05-Jan-23 23:10:35

I still struggle with the idea of people accepting 6 doses of vaccine in a few years

GrauntyHelen Thu 05-Jan-23 21:54:23

Had my 4th today and will have every one that is offered I know too many folk who have had their lives ended or altered permanently by this awful virus Both Covid and flu cases in hospital have shot up this week In Scotland yesterday we were warned that we face "the perfect storm " in the NHS this Winter . #FullyVaccinatedAndProud

Usernametaken Thu 05-Jan-23 21:41:39

Tamayra

When will folk get the message The vaccines don’t work !
Lots of proof from both doctors & scientists if you care to research
Long term effects are not known & death rate risen for those jabbed. Folk are being used as Guinea pigs!

Hear Hear. At last someone who agrees with me.

volver Thu 05-Jan-23 20:33:38

We used to have thousands of people dying every week, now we don't. Because of the vaccines.

I'm a scientist and I can categorically tell you that googling is not the same as research.

Vaccines don't have long term effects.

Death rate has not risen because of the vaccines.

Think that covers everything...? 🐹 (This is a Guinea Pig, apparently, according to the emoji thing)

Tamayra Thu 05-Jan-23 20:15:44

When will folk get the message The vaccines don’t work !
Lots of proof from both doctors & scientists if you care to research
Long term effects are not known & death rate risen for those jabbed. Folk are being used as Guinea pigs!

Shizam Thu 05-Jan-23 20:09:22

I’ve had all the Covid jabs, flu, too. If someone offers me a way to hopefully avoid being ill, I’ll take it. Have just nursed a very flattened young person through flu. It was harsh.

pen50 Thu 05-Jan-23 19:46:07

Had all four offered to me plus flu. No hesitation. Have managed so far, touch wood, to avoid COVID completely.

patpat1 Thu 05-Jan-23 18:12:18

I’ve had 5 so far and 1 flu. Very grateful to have been offered all those. I have had no ill effects from any, maybe I’ve just been lucky. I will also have more if they are offered!

Paperbackwriter Thu 05-Jan-23 16:49:54

Honestly, if you've already had 3 Covid shots, why would you suddenly decide that's enough and refuse another? Unless of course you have access to medical information that the rest of us aren't aware of? Just have it, FFS.

homefarm Thu 05-Jan-23 16:38:29

Thank you pascal30 I will try them, I didn't know that they could help me

seadragon Thu 05-Jan-23 16:26:51

I had projectile vomiting with the first 3 Covid vaccinations so dreaded the 4th which was to be jointly delivered together with the flu vaccine... No side effects at all apart from the usual discomfort in my arm after the flu vaccine.

Nannan2 Thu 05-Jan-23 16:25:30

I fully agree with Oopsadaisy1 &ParlorGames.

ExDancer Thu 05-Jan-23 16:07:22

My husband had his 3rd but his 4th was postponed because he was due due to have a hospital procedure.
We both caught covid, he was very seriously ill with it, I experienced no more than a heavy cold, but I'd had my 4th jab.
Coincidence? We'll never know will we.

pascal30 Thu 05-Jan-23 15:53:15

homefarm

I've not been able to get a 4th vaccine all the centres are to far away and I can't drive because of catarracts. I would have one if I could. I'm told the new variant is much more infectious.

Homefarm... could you ring Age Concern and ask if they know of any volunteers who could drive you to a centre?

Greciangirl Thu 05-Jan-23 15:46:09

Why on Earth would anyone refuse to have something that has the potential to protect and prevent death.

It’s free and usually doesn’t have any side effects.

Personally, I would like more vaccines, especially since the Chinese have opened up their borders and allowing untested and untreated people back into our country.

I don’t think any more vaccinations are on the horizon.
The government are leaving us to it now.
If they are offered then I’m first in the queue.

Nannashirlz Thu 05-Jan-23 15:31:48

Being there and done that one I’ve had 6 done waiting for my 7th and also had flu and pneumonia jabs too lok

AGAA4 Thu 05-Jan-23 14:56:04

I'm too much of a coward to take the risk of catching covid and flu so have had all the vaccines available to me. My children have all had covid. My DD was quite ill as she caught it before her first vaccine. The others had it mildly after 2 doses of the vaccine.

Wheniwasyourage Thu 05-Jan-23 14:54:39

undines, among the many things you assert without any proof, the idea that ivermectin has worked in Israel must count as a contender for the stupidest most surprising. I am pretty sure that American researchers have disproved that one as Trump was pushing it and they didn't want the death toll to go any higher.

I am not giving any links either, so you are welcome to accuse me of putting rubbish forward.

varian Thu 05-Jan-23 14:39:28

My OH and I currently have covid. We are feeling a bit groggy but if we had caught it two years ago we would almost certainly have been very ill, because of our age and health issues. We might well have been hospitalised and possibly one or both of us could have died.

Be grateful for the vaccines - and say yes to every offer of a booster.

homefarm Thu 05-Jan-23 14:31:18

I've not been able to get a 4th vaccine all the centres are to far away and I can't drive because of catarracts. I would have one if I could. I'm told the new variant is much more infectious.

mokryna Thu 05-Jan-23 13:56:22

kevincharley

Swollen lymph glands after a vaccination proves your immune system is doing it's job.

Exactly. This was pointed out to me while having a yearly thyroid scan.