The Vaccine

Of course I will have it!

Yes I will definitely have the freedom, I want my freedom back to travel again. No doubt there will be side effects for some but we can’t stay in isolation forever life’s too short.

Let’s hope government ministers do have it first! It would give some reassurance to all but especially those further down the line so we can see how it affects them. Mind you how would we know if their irrational behaviour was caused by the vaccine or not!!

Oh wow, bring it on! I want to HUG people again!

I can remember having the flu vaccine back in the 1970s, when it was still fairly new . As I worked for the NHS at the time, we were very much encouraged to.
Oh boy, was I ill after it!
But more recently, when again working for the NHS, I had the flu jab again, this time I was fine.
I can see no reason not to have the Covid jab - if it means it stops the spread or at least makes it more controlled, I see no reason why not.

Yes, I think I will have the vaccine if and when it is offered to me. I always have the flu jab and had the pneumonia jab a few years ago. Both those afflictions are horrible but not as bad as Covid and I don't wish to suffer it. I have concerns about its long term efficacy and safety but I feel it's better to accept it than suffer the possible consequences of going without.

No I will not be having it full stop it's not been around long enough for full checks if you do a bit of research top scientists have been coming forward and saying what's in it alters your DNA it's my choice so please respect that

Those reluctant to have the vaccine will have fairly constricted lives. Likely only the vaccinated will be allowed to fly for example. They should stay out of concert halls, cinemas, large stores, public transport hotels... Should not mix with vulnerable friends. Should avoid places of worship, resturants, community centres and care homes. Maybe thats alright for some.

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The reason this as been so quick is the focus and urgency on this particular vaccine. Other work has been put on hold and scientists have been working many, many more hours on just this vaccine (and much more money) whereas normally there would be other projects vying for priority.
I have no fears - it would be reputational suicide for these companies to put out an insufficiently researched vaccine. I for one will be up there with my arm out - can't wait!

Yes, I’ll be in the queue! My DH says the ‘flu-like reaction I get after the flu jab is all in the mind, but I may get a week off work if that happens with the vaccine.

Ellianne

Whitewavemark2

The Oxford vaccine is to date the vaccine that will actually save the world. It is the cheapest vaccine by far and is the most stable and easiest to store.

All the vaccines will be valuable, but production, efficacy and ease of storage prize certainly goes to Oxford.

Great, so does that mean standard fridges will do the job?
In that case think of all the school kitchen fridges standing idle over Christmas, great location to carry out vaccinating.

Yes needs to be kept between 2c and 4c and lasts for quite some time. Same as we keep the stuff in our fridge.

Good idea about schools ellaine you need to suggest it to Hancock ?

Having had by the kindness of his Consultant, the opportunity to be with my beloved husband when he died of Covid-19 in May, I can assure you that it's a truly horrible way to die. I will have the vaccine as soon as it's available both for my sake as I have many animals depending on me, and in order to save any chance of passing it on to others.

absolutly yes. soon as it is offered. Mad not to. Its brilliant news.

Whitewavemark2

The Oxford vaccine is to date the vaccine that will actually save the world. It is the cheapest vaccine by far and is the most stable and easiest to store.

All the vaccines will be valuable, but production, efficacy and ease of storage prize certainly goes to Oxford.

Great, so does that mean standard fridges will do the job?
In that case think of all the school kitchen fridges standing idle over Christmas, great location to carry out vaccinating.

Sounds really hopeful WhiteWave!

Whichever vaccine we get I just hope that Boris's promises of it all running like clockwork will actually happen, for once. Ever the optimist!

The Oxford vaccine is to date the vaccine that will actually save the world. It is the cheapest vaccine by far and is the most stable and easiest to store.

All the vaccines will be valuable, but production, efficacy and ease of storage prize certainly goes to Oxford.

I think all the 'doubting Thomas' out there should look at the medication they may take on a daily basis, either prescription or over the counter meds. Do you know everything about what you are taking?? I doubt that very much . I will be in that queue as soon as i can.

He’s been my lifeline throughout this pandemic. Every night I have my tea and then listen to his blog. I’m so grateful to the person that first told me about him. My whole family listen to his advice.

I also follow Dr John Campbell on youtube and he is very reassuring about the vaccine. He explains things so well and without drama. If he says he is having it then I am happy to agree.

Dr Johns blog tonight talks about a link with having the MMR vaccine and having a certain amount of protection from Covid. Now, when my son was about to have his MMR vaccine he didn’t: I’m not sure what the reason was but I think a scare story broke the following day and the nurse, knowing what a worrier I am persuaded me to not have it done that day ( I could be wrong: it was a long time ago). I do think he had it done at a later date though. However, the point I’m trying to make is that an unfounded concern at the time about a vaccine for my son might be putting him at risk now. So I’m not going to allow any scare stories to put me and mine off having the Covid vaccine as soon as we can.

Alegrias2

I was going to ask why you are reluctant annsixty but I think M0nica sums up the situation very well. Already in this thread there is a raft of vaccine myths – such as there’s a special one for older people - although the most common complaint in general seems to be that his has been rushed through.

My mum is the same age as you annsixty and she’s champing at the bit as well, like your friend. I’ll be taking whatever vaccine my doctor offers me, because if its being offered that means it has gone through all of the necessary safety and effectiveness checks. I won’t know what’s in it because I’m not a medical scientist, but I trust the people who are, and the regulatory bodies. If we stop doing that, we’ll be in a pretty bad way.

Its natural to have doubts, but it’s also sensible to listen to reasonable explanations. I hope the government have a good communication campaign about this so that as many people as possible take the vaccine up and we will all benefit from that.

Totally agree with you Alegrias2 you hit the nail on the head for me. Very well put. Thank you.

Great news WhiteWave! Shall we start queueing? ?

Thank you Whitewave, that's truly wonderful news.

So, those worrying about untried and untested vaccine, this isn’t one of them, we get it every year in the flu jab.