COVID - general discussion - Temp Locked

Posted on 30/12/2020 12:11 by Takethedogalong

Just thought I would post an update on Mum’s first Covid vaccine jab. I appreciate that most folks on here are sensible, rational and are likely to give a deal of thought into most things, but if it helps anyone wavering over a decision as to whether or not to have the vaccine, then I hope it helps.

Mum is nearly 92, physically not to bad, but has dementia, so needs a lot of daily help. She has done really well this year, but of course some of her favourite things to do haven’t been possible. No shopping trips, only one carefully controlled short holiday, no seeing her few remaining friends, no contact with other members of family other than us, her two daughters, and son in law.

She waited patiently in line for around 10 minutes, with a hall spaced but full of similar aged folks, many much frailer than her. The air of excitement was astonishing, they all felt that at last it was happening, a first step to getting back to a degree of normality. Answered a few basic questions, made sure of identity, then it was sleeve up, ten seconds of painless needle, sleeve down, thank you for coming, and then a short sit down, (much like you do when giving blood), a leaflet to read about possible side effects. Didn’t see anyone at all making a fuss, having any problems at all. They all just got on with it. 

We have kept a close eye on Mum over Christmas, looking for anything out of ordinary. Happy to report, not a thing. Not even any ache at Site of injection, no temperature, nothing. She is well up for her second dose, counting down the days. We can’t wait until we are all sorted, and can then try and do a bit more, rules permitting.

All I can say, is if you can have the jab, (nothing medical preventing it) then it’s a positive step, and not one to worry over. Hope this helps👍

Posted on 30/12/2020 13:45 by brue

I have to disagree on compulsion Wherenext and regarding Spain, mentioned by AD I can remember the Franco era with armed soldiers watching people on the the streets, there may still be a remnant of that over there. Once we get a certain percentage vaccinated this will offer enough protection. Vaccines are rarely 100% effective so it depends on numbers and apart from those who can't have the vaccine I would imagine the voluntary uptake will be enough to stem the outbreak. But who knows, we've been hit by something deadly and it's going to take a very long time to see a worldwide recovery. 

Good to hear about your Mum TDA, it will be good when we start hearing about lots more having the vaccination. 

Posted on 30/12/2020 14:03 by

It's not going to compulsory even in Spain but by recording those who refuse there are plenty of alternatives to armed soldiers  How about stopping benefits,   cancelling passports or driving licences? That would concentrate minds There people now who were damaged  by the MMR conspirasists  and it should not be allowed to happen again

Posted on 30/12/2020 15:49 by Rufs

Amazing, !!!, when this covid thing kicked off many moons ago, i suggested using the army to focus minds on lock down etc and was castigated for even suggesting we should become more focused on this as in countries such as Spain, South Korea, Australia, and here we are suggesting

"How about stopping benefits"

that will go down well then, when the children of those parents you have just stopped their benefits have no food on the table

"cancelling passports or driving licences?

so will this if dad makes a living from driving public transport or is a long distance continental driver

Posted on 30/12/2020 15:51 by Cornersteady

I'm all for the vaccine and can't wait to get to get it and for everyone else so that we can all get back to normal and our trips away.

However I wouldn't want my heath and safety bought at such a high price by the state effectively forcing people to take the vaccine against their own wishes and causing any suffering, like from withholding benefits, that would be caused by the methods you suggest. 

I think as Brue says enough will want to take it anyway.

Posted on 30/12/2020 16:05 by

Of course not. if I sugested paying them a thousand pounds each you would object. and sooner die.