FabSwingers.com forum: For the people who were cautious re the Vacc

By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

I remember a thread from oooooh nearly a year ago asking for people's opinion on the vaccinations that were at the time in the pipeline.

There were people who were understandably unsure whether they would have it if/when offered it.

I was wondering if these people still feel the same or if they've decided they will, or whatever the reason definitely won't.

No anti vax comments pls, I'm just interested to see if opinion has changed.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"I remember a thread from oooooh nearly a year ago asking for people's opinion on the vaccinations that were at the time in the pipeline.

There were people who were understandably unsure whether they would have it if/when offered it.

I was wondering if these people still feel the same or if they've decided they will, or whatever the reason definitely won't.

No anti vax comments pls, I'm just interested to see if opinion has changed. "

I would then and would now. We have to get out of this place and it's the only game in town.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I'm amazed they've been able to do it so quickly, but in a good way.

I would not have taken the Russian vaccine until recently, because the data was not yet there. The data is now there and I now would.

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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

"I'm amazed they've been able to do it so quickly, but in a good way.

I would not have taken the Russian vaccine until recently, because the data was not yet there. The data is now there and I now would."

Around here 2 people I know in their 50's with no underlying conditions have been offered theirs today.

I'm still not sure about it tbh.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I'm amazed they've been able to do it so quickly, but in a good way.

I would not have taken the Russian vaccine until recently, because the data was not yet there. The data is now there and I now would.

Around here 2 people I know in their 50's with no underlying conditions have been offered theirs today.

I'm still not sure about it tbh. "

This Week in Virology did an interview with Paul Offit recently which talked about, among other things, what goes into vaccine approval and what makes this different (speed is down to money and very little is missing from what you'd expect from normal vaccine trials, plus adverse effects taking hold beyond six weeks is all but unheard of).

It's about the first half of this, yes I know it's long. He's very good.

https://youtu.be/54WDQYvvcCs

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

We were unsure at first but both have ours booked. What changed our minds was prolonged lock down and not being able to see our children.

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By *hatawasteMan
over a year ago

stafford

"I remember a thread from oooooh nearly a year ago asking for people's opinion on the vaccinations that were at the time in the pipeline.

There were people who were understandably unsure whether they would have it if/when offered it.

I was wondering if these people still feel the same or if they've decided they will, or whatever the reason definitely won't.

No anti vax comments pls, I'm just interested to see if opinion has changed. "

I haven't had any doubts really at any time. The plain truth is regardless of what it might or might not do to us. Is it dangerous? I would say its probably the most rigourously tested medical treatment in the history of man.. So if you can't trust that What can you trust? Also whether anyone likes it or not them in charge won't let us live our lives again unless we take it..

So I am certainly going to take the risk in favour of the hope that if enough people do it that let's everyone have another chance at living again.. No brainer really :/

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By *oubleswing2019Man
over a year ago

Colchester

"I remember a thread from oooooh nearly a year ago asking for people's opinion on the vaccinations that were at the time in the pipeline.

There were people who were understandably unsure whether they would have it if/when offered it.

I was wondering if these people still feel the same or if they've decided they will, or whatever the reason definitely won't.

No anti vax comments pls, I'm just interested to see if opinion has changed.

So I am certainly going to take the risk in favour of the hope that if enough people do it that let's everyone have another chance at living again.. No brainer really :/"

I was unsure 11 months ago, as there was not enough data to know about various factors concerning the vaccines. Now there is.

So that only leaves 1 thing left to consider.

Do the possible and unknown (if any) long-term effects of the vaccine outweigh the known and definite effects of the virus (in my case the odds are not good if I caught the virus).

In my case, the unquantifiable does not outweigh the most likely.

Gun with a million chambers on one side and no idea how many bullets in it, as opposed to a 6 shooter with 3 bullets in it.

Millions have taken the gun on one side, and so far they seem ok.

Over 100K have taken the 6 shooter on the other side and sadly perished, with many more left with Long Covid.

My money is on the vaccine.

And no, it doesn't mean I'll be jumping around like a loon afterwards. I'll still continue to shield for as long as possible, especially if new variants need further inoculations/booster.

It'd be a bit ironic to shrug off the initial virus and then die from a variant a few months later.

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I wasn't totally certain, waiting to see the research evidence. I'm in agreement now and had mine yesterday

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I wasn't fully certain, and was quite back and forth with whether to have mine or not. Had az yesterday.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

I was unsure at first but my scientist daughter provided me with lots of detailed information which convinced me. I'm having mine Saturday.

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By *irldnCouple
over a year ago

Brighton

How refreshing to see a thread where people who are concerned and cautious are not immediately jumped on and called anti-vaxxers!

Sky News ran a programme the other night that coined a phrase I had not heard before that I think is a better label...

Vaccine Hesitant

Hesitancy in most walks of life is a good thing - a pause to risk assess before taking action rather than just jumping.

It also sums us up. We were concerned by various factors including, but not limited to, speed of development, new biotech, concurrent research phases, lack of testing against interaction with other medicines, no long term side effect studies (understandably), no phase 4 (this rollout basically IS the phase 4) and the ethical history of big pharma over the years.

Some of that can be explained inc the huge unprecedented level of investment and access to a huge pool of research subjects/participants. Other areas cannot.

So for us it was initially about personal risk assessment. Weighing up likelihood if serious illness from Covid vs possible long term side effects from vaccine.

As both of us are very healthy, fit, no underlying or hereditary health conditions, we think the risk of serious illness from Covid is statistically very low.

So had the vaccine only protected us from serious illness then we might still have passed, for now.

However...

There is now a growing level of evidence (early days and needs validation) that the vaccine(s) ALSO reduce transmission, ie they protect others not just me.

That changes it to a moral argument about looking after friends, family, neighbours etc.

So yes we will be having it, though remain uncomfortable about it.

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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

"I'm amazed they've been able to do it so quickly, but in a good way.

I would not have taken the Russian vaccine until recently, because the data was not yet there. The data is now there and I now would.

Around here 2 people I know in their 50's with no underlying conditions have been offered theirs today.

I'm still not sure about it tbh.

It's about the first half of this, yes I know it's long. He's very good.

https://youtu.be/54WDQYvvcCs"

I'll take a look at this later, thank you.

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By *oan of DArcCouple
over a year ago

Glasgow

"I remember a thread from oooooh nearly a year ago asking for people's opinion on the vaccinations that were at the time in the pipeline.

There were people who were understandably unsure whether they would have it if/when offered it.

I was wondering if these people still feel the same or if they've decided they will, or whatever the reason definitely won't.

No anti vax comments pls, I'm just interested to see if opinion has changed.

I would then and would now. We have to get out of this place and it's the only game in town. "

Pretty much agree with this, there is currently no alternative to being vaccinated and the consequences of becoming infected aren't trivial.

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By *aintscoupleCouple
over a year ago

st helens

Was looking forward to my vaccine until i was told yesterday by my doctor that most asthmatics are no longer on the priority list. How can it be that people with a respiratory condition are not priority for a vaccine that protects you from a virus that attacks your lungs!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I would think everyone has some element of caution as we're still basically in the trial phase and don't know what (if any) long term effects or effectiveness the vaccine has.

I will be having it and my wife has already had it due to working on the front line NHS.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Both of us were pretty certain we weren’t going to have it now 15mil plus have had it including our parents we are pretty sure now we will have it when offered. Only kid 50s with no health problems so think it will be a while yet any way.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Both of us were pretty certain we weren’t going to have it now 15mil plus have had it including our parents we are pretty sure now we will have it when offered. Only kid 50s with no health problems so think it will be a while yet any way. "

Mid not kid lol

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By *hromosexualsCouple
over a year ago

Near Abercynon

We’ve always trusted science, we’ll both take it when offered.

Interestingly; I (mr) am 44 with no underlying health problems and I’m booked in on Friday. I don’t know if it’s a mistake or whatever, but I’ll take it

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My opinion hasn’t changed, and so far I’ve seen people who have had it have no particularly adverse reactions - e.g. tired or a sore arm for a day or two but that’s both to be expected and what I would consider more than acceptable. Plus, it all helps, so my view upon having it didn’t change when offered the chance.

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By *all me FlikWoman
over a year ago

Galaxy Far Far Away

never any doubt in my mind that I will be vaccinated for my own health and community protection.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire

We both had some concerns early last year mainly around what looked at the time to be the speed things were moving,one of us is HCP of forty plus years..

We will both be having it..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

My opinion on it has changed.

A year ago I was 95% against having the covid vaccine

Nowadays I'm 100% against having the covid vaccine

I've had all my other vaccinations.

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By *igh wide and handsomeMan
over a year ago

Dagenham

At this point im so pissed off with it all, id have it if it was Bill gates himself, sewing a chip into my arm.

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By *icecouple561Couple
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over a year ago

East Sussex

"At this point im so pissed off with it all, id have it if it was Bill gates himself, sewing a chip into my arm."

I think a lot of us feel that way

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"My opinion on it has changed.

A year ago I was 95% against having the covid vaccine

Nowadays I'm 100% against having the covid vaccine

I've had all my other vaccinations."

Love to know what confirmed your doubts?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"How refreshing to see a thread where people who are concerned and cautious are not immediately jumped on and called anti-vaxxers!

Sky News ran a programme the other night that coined a phrase I had not heard before that I think is a better label...

Vaccine Hesitant

Hesitancy in most walks of life is a good thing - a pause to risk assess before taking action rather than just jumping.

Some of that can be explained inc the huge unprecedented level of investment and access to a huge pool of research subjects/participants. Other areas cannot.

So for us it was initially about personal risk assessment. Weighing up likelihood if serious illness from Covid vs possible long term side effects from vaccine.

As both of us are very healthy, fit, no underlying or hereditary health conditions, we think the risk of serious illness from Covid is statistically very low.

So had the vaccine only protected us from serious illness then we might still have passed, for now.

However...

There is now a growing level of evidence (early days and needs validation) that the vaccine(s) ALSO reduce transmission, ie they protect others not just me.

That changes it to a moral argument about looking after friends, family, neighbours etc.

So yes we will be having it, though remain uncomfortable about it."

Exactly this for me.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

I was adamant I would not have it! Not fearful of it and not antivax just decided no! Since though a bit of family pressure and seeing the devastation I've changed my mind got my first jab next tuesday x

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Nowadays I'm 100% against having the covid vaccine "

I don't think I could ever be 100% about something

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

Nowadays I'm 100% against having the covid vaccine

I don't think I could ever be 100% about something"

I imagine it's said to stimulate comment and response. Though would be interested as someone posted earlier to understand what has happened in the last 12 months to take the poster from 95 to 100 per cent against it.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Ive had the vaccine .was just a small prick

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By *wisted999Man
over a year ago

North Bucks

I was a little unsure. I was worried about the haste. But looking into the science on how the vaccine is produced. I’m no longer unsure.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Me personally I was a little concerned, just due to the speed it was developed. I’m satisfied now that there’s nothing to worry about having had my first injection.

Partner wasn’t bothered from the off. He’s still not sure the army injected him when he was in so he’s never been fussed about vaccinations, he just wants the pubs open

He’s had both jabs now and no side effects except a sore back for a day.

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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

Was always in favour, personally & altruistically. I do trust the science, have a basic mistrust of big business but what can you do? I have a huge mistrust of pseudo science & can happily ignore that.

Had my first 2 weeks ago, bring on April for jab 2.

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By *uckbuddies321Couple
over a year ago

Leeds

I (male) had my jab two days ago. Arm a bit sore and I was really tired yesterday. Absolutely fine today. Felt great to be doing my bit to get out of this.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Hands up, initially I said no. Just wasn't sure about long term effects then realised at my age I'm not gonna be around long term so I've taken it.

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By *exy Pretty FeetCouple
over a year ago

Live in Scotland Play in England

"Was looking forward to my vaccine until i was told yesterday by my doctor that most asthmatics are no longer on the priority list. How can it be that people with a respiratory condition are not priority for a vaccine that protects you from a virus that attacks your lungs!"

Really? A friend of mine (in Scotland) told me she should be offered it next month due to her asthma .. she's mid forties

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Wasn't interested back then, not interested now. It's a no from me I'm afraid.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I didn't want it back then, and at this moment I don't want it yet.

However I'm in group 6 and if I don't take it when I'm offered it, I then have to wait until it's widely available.

So I have to decide soon.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

At the start of the pandemic, it became quickly obvious, this was no longer about the individual. Anyone not taking up the offer of the vaccine, must seriously look at the sacrifices given by front line workers,workers keeping the country going,shop workers, dustman, post men and women the list is endless.

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By *usie pTV/TS
over a year ago

taunton

Had it yesterday no side effects at all yet, think it is the civil duty of everyone to have it for the greater good. At the moment the only alternative I see is an easing of lockdown in a few weeks that may with some luck last out the summer then next autumn be back exactly where we are now. Take responsibility for the poor devils on the front line and have to go work in it everyday.

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By *rder66Man
over a year ago

Tatooine

As soon as I'm allowed, I already have an X to mark to spot where they will jab me. I'm already getting ready for life after vaccination.

I believe in choice base on sound infomation but me, I'm ready for mine.

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By *luttyLaylaWoman
over a year ago

North West

I research everything I’m having done.

I did with the vaccine and had it.

I would put my trust in the science and specialists if I needed treatment for something else, it’s the same group of amazing people

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I research everything I’m having done.

I did with the vaccine and had it.

I would put my trust in the science and specialists if I needed treatment for something else, it’s the same group of amazing people

Xx"

Absolutely!

I ultimately trust the medical establishment, but I still want to know. (I occasionally get GPs getting pissy with me for understanding my thyroid condition

I don't want to steal your prescription pad, I just want to know why my levels are off and have a conversation about it. I might know a thing or two, living with this condition for 20+ years?)

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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago

Northampton Somewhere

"At the start of the pandemic, it became quickly obvious, this was no longer about the individual. Anyone not taking up the offer of the vaccine, must seriously look at the sacrifices given by front line workers,workers keeping the country going,shop workers, dustman, post men and women the list is endless."

I am a front line worker actually and I will take my time and make the right decision for me and my family.

I'm not going to be pressured by anyone.

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

At this moment in time I don't want it, covid isn't a deadly illness for the overwhelming majority the population yet we are being obliged and coerced into sticking a rushed thru concoction into our bodies with no guarantee that it will be effective nor will have any long term health implications. As it stands I'd feel more comfortable taking my chances with the virus than an unproven medication.

Also it's been implied that the vaccine will require a yearly top up hence I would rather forgo mine (as I am in the least at risk catagory) and allow it to be saved for somebody more needing of it whether in this country or elsewhere.

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By *uttyandbeeCouple
over a year ago

Leeds

"At this moment in time I don't want it, covid isn't a deadly illness for the overwhelming majority the population yet we are being obliged and coerced into sticking a rushed thru concoction into our bodies with no guarantee that it will be effective nor will have any long term health implications. As it stands I'd feel more comfortable taking my chances with the virus than an unproven medication.

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

There is actually a lot of very positive data coming back from the vaccinations. We are already seeing a huge drop-off of the most at risk groups (those vaccinated first) being hospitalised with the virus.

Cal

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

Cal"

let s not let facts to get in the way

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By *ty31Man
over a year ago

NW London

Cal"

I don't mean to sound so negative, I do genuinely hope that vaccination is successful and leads to a return to normality.

But at this moment in time I am still a sceptic and I still feel safer without it.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

Cal

I don't mean to sound so negative, I do genuinely hope that vaccination is successful and leads to a return to normality.

But at this moment in time I am still a sceptic and I still feel safer without it."

As is your prerogative. Out of interest what would need to happen for you to be less sceptical and have a vaccine?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If the government hadn't lied to us over the past year people wouldn't feel sceptical towards them but been fed untrue statistics for over a year and been fed propaganda along with these untrue statistics and lies some people have seen straight through this and are prepared to sit and wait it out to see what the future brings as there will ALWAYS be the chance of the vaccine and lets be right the vaccines that will be introduced next year will be far better than any vaccines which we have available to us this year?

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By *irldnCouple
over a year ago

Brighton

News today (hidden away but out there):

Matt Hancock lied about Govt trials looking at potential prevention of Covid through healthier immune systems bolstered by Vit D. He said there was no evidence and only way forward was vaccine. Except the trials with Vit D never happened.

Just one example of why this Govt have lost trust and moral authority - the list is long and growing.

BTW the CEO of AZ attended Hancock’s wedding. Just saying.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"News today (hidden away but out there):

Just one example of why this Govt have lost trust and moral authority - the list is long and growing.

BTW the CEO of AZ attended Hancock’s wedding. Just saying."

Were you not aware that politicians lie?

This is nothing new.

However, it's possible to obtain facts and statistics from other sources and professions to see how serious Covid is

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"If the government hadn't lied to us over the past year people wouldn't feel sceptical towards them but been fed untrue statistics for over a year and been fed propaganda along with these untrue statistics and lies some people have seen straight through this and are prepared to sit and wait it out to see what the future brings as there will ALWAYS be the chance of the vaccine and lets be right the vaccines that will be introduced next year will be far better than any vaccines which we have available to us this year?"

OK so if I have understood you correctly, there is nothing that can be done other than sit and wait? And you feel this way because you believe that some statistics or all statistics are lies? And that the govt have used propaganda regarding the virus? And you think next year's vaccines will be better than this year's? Upon what do you feel able to make that statement? Just trying to understand. I have no idea about next year's vaccine so would be good to understand.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

"some people have seen straight through this and are prepared to sit and wait it out to see what the future brings as there will ALWAYS be the chance of the vaccine and lets be right the vaccines that will be introduced next year will be far better than any vaccines which we have available to us this year?"

If anybody chooses to sit at home alone for another year that is their choice. I had my vaccination today and I'm very happy

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By *irldnCouple
over a year ago

Brighton

"News today (hidden away but out there):

Just one example of why this Govt have lost trust and moral authority - the list is long and growing.

BTW the CEO of AZ attended Hancock’s wedding. Just saying.

Were you not aware that politicians lie?

This is nothing new.

However, it's possible to obtain facts and statistics from other sources and professions to see how serious Covid is

Erm not saying Covid isn’t serious

And yes politicians lie and...that makes it ok?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"News today (hidden away but out there):

Just one example of why this Govt have lost trust and moral authority - the list is long and growing.

BTW the CEO of AZ attended Hancock’s wedding. Just saying.

Were you not aware that politicians lie?

This is nothing new.

However, it's possible to obtain facts and statistics from other sources and professions to see how serious Covid is

Erm not saying Covid isn’t serious

And yes politicians lie and...that makes it ok?"

It's not ok, no.

But it happens. Nothing we can do about it, apart from verify stuff from other sources, as I mentioned.

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By *elshsunsWoman
over a year ago

Flintshire

Wouldn’t have it then and still not having it ... thank you

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By *irldnCouple
over a year ago

Brighton

"News today (hidden away but out there):

Just one example of why this Govt have lost trust and moral authority - the list is long and growing.

BTW the CEO of AZ attended Hancock’s wedding. Just saying.

Were you not aware that politicians lie?

This is nothing new.

However, it's possible to obtain facts and statistics from other sources and professions to see how serious Covid is

Erm not saying Covid isn’t serious

And yes politicians lie and...that makes it ok?

It's not ok, no.

But it happens. Nothing we can do about it, apart from verify stuff from other sources, as I mentioned."

It is sad when people say “there is nothing we can do about it” the apathy displayed towards our democratic rights makes me sad. Politicians will only be held to account if there is public outcry. Write to your MP. Write to the media. Criticise the Govt on social media. Oh and if we are ever allowed to again - protest march! Finally vote the lying thieving gits out and support things like the goodlawpractice in taking Ministers to court.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"News today (hidden away but out there):

Just one example of why this Govt have lost trust and moral authority - the list is long and growing.

BTW the CEO of AZ attended Hancock’s wedding. Just saying.

Were you not aware that politicians lie?

This is nothing new.

However, it's possible to obtain facts and statistics from other sources and professions to see how serious Covid is

Erm not saying Covid isn’t serious

And yes politicians lie and...that makes it ok?

It's not ok, no.

But it happens. Nothing we can do about it, apart from verify stuff from other sources, as I mentioned.

That would be very refreshing. Let's get through this together.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"If the government hadn't lied to us over the past year people wouldn't feel sceptical towards them but been fed untrue statistics for over a year and been fed propaganda along with these untrue statistics and lies some people have seen straight through this and are scared to sit and wait it out to see what the future brings as there will ALWAYS be the chance of the vaccine and lets be right the vaccines that will be introduced next year will be far better than any vaccines which we have available to us this year?

There are already talk of needing four jabs (yes4!) So to think people will be safe to go out and about after just the two is wrong, we don't know enough (if anything) about these vaccines never mind the vaccines which are going to be decided upon in the future but surely vaccines in the future should be better due to this world wide vaccine experiment in which only England is taking part in so far these studies of now will produce findings which can (surely) only get better?

It seems to me that the people who want to look after themselves and be responsible for their own health aren't having the vaccine or are waiting to see what will happen further down the line and those who can't think for themselves or feel they are unable to look after their own health or more want someone else to take responsibility for their health then they seem to be getting vaccinated and if it makes them feel part of something or makes them feel like they will be ok and can go (back to normal) out then fine but I know a nurse who has had both jabs (over2weeks ago now) and been told to still self isolate?

I just don't see why the rush unless you have been scared so much through lies off the bbc and false statistics forced upon you by the government that you feel safer with the jab than without? All I can add is there's always next week if you are unsure about it now and if hesitant about it remember there isn't a rush (unless you watch the tv) next years vaccinations will be far better than this year's?

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By *ussymufferMan
over a year ago

Lanarkshire

I just got my letter this afternoon and I called them to say I would opt out of it as I don't think it's been tested properly

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over a year ago

"I just got my letter this afternoon and I called them to say I would opt out of it as I don't think it's been tested properly "

Oahr and to think YOU could be the test? Why wouldn't you ever want to be part of something as big as this?xx

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By *ylonSlutTV/TS
over a year ago

Durham

"I just got my letter this afternoon and I called them to say I would opt out of it as I don't think it's been tested properly "

How do they test it properly? What should they do that haven't already done testing wise?

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By *ove2pleaseseukMan
over a year ago

Hastings

"I just got my letter this afternoon and I called them to say I would opt out of it as I don't think it's been tested properly "

So if you had cancer and there was a new not fully tested drug that might save your life I guess you would turn it down on the same grounds right.

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over a year ago

"I just got my letter this afternoon and I called them to say I would opt out of it as I don't think it's been tested properly

So if you had cancer and there was a new not fully tested drug that might save your life I guess you would turn it down on the same grounds right.

Many of the drugs offered to people with cancers and similar are still experimental, under trials / test phases etc.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"I just got my letter this afternoon and I called them to say I would opt out of it as I don't think it's been tested properly

So if you had cancer and there was a new not fully tested drug that might save your life I guess you would turn it down on the same grounds right.

Many of the drugs offered to people with cancers and similar are still experimental, under trials / test phases etc.

KJ "

My sister in law did 3 drugs trials at Royal Marsden, when she had cancer. All 3 were passed, in this case, many others benefited from that.

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

chelmsford

"I just got my letter this afternoon and I called them to say I would opt out of it as I don't think it's been tested properly "

What makes you think it hasn't been tested properly, is it something you have read?

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over a year ago

"News today (hidden away but out there):

Just one example of why this Govt have lost trust and moral authority - the list is long and growing.

BTW the CEO of AZ attended Hancock’s wedding. Just saying.

Were you not aware that politicians lie?

This is nothing new.

However, it's possible to obtain facts and statistics from other sources and professions to see how serious Covid is

Erm not saying Covid isn’t serious

And yes politicians lie and...that makes it ok?

It's not ok, no.

But it happens. Nothing we can do about it, apart from verify stuff from other sources, as I mentioned.

That won't change anything.

The opposition lies also.

Politicians lie.

It's life.

I've no interest in joining protests or complaining on social media. Waste of time.

It's why I don't vote and never will.

They are all as bad as eachother

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over a year ago

"I remember a thread from oooooh nearly a year ago asking for people's opinion on the vaccinations that were at the time in the pipeline.

There were people who were understandably unsure whether they would have it if/when offered it.

I was wondering if these people still feel the same or if they've decided they will, or whatever the reason definitely won't.

No anti vax comments pls, I'm just interested to see if opinion has changed. "

Yes, I was unsure at first as to whether I'd have it because of the lack of data avaliable on long term side effects.

Now I'd take it as soon as its offered to me.

I figured that if I get the vaccine, maybe I'll have issues 10-20 years down the line, maybe I won't, or maybe I'll get hit by a car a year from now. Life is never a guarantee.

But if I don't get it, maybe I'll get covid and die or have long term issues now. Or worse, pick it up and pass it to those I care about who are vulnerable.

Its worth the risk in my opinion.

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By *irldnCouple
over a year ago

Brighton

"News today (hidden away but out there):

Just one example of why this Govt have lost trust and moral authority - the list is long and growing.

BTW the CEO of AZ attended Hancock’s wedding. Just saying.

Were you not aware that politicians lie?

This is nothing new.

However, it's possible to obtain facts and statistics from other sources and professions to see how serious Covid is

Erm not saying Covid isn’t serious

And yes politicians lie and...that makes it ok?

It's not ok, no.

But it happens. Nothing we can do about it, apart from verify stuff from other sources, as I mentioned.

That won't change anything.

The opposition lies also.

Politicians lie.

It's life.

I've no interest in joining protests or complaining on social media. Waste of time.

It's why I don't vote and never will.

They are all as bad as eachother

Sorry to say this but that kind of apathy is part of the problem. The ONLY reason we progressed from feudalism is because the people eventually had had enough!

Your right to be a TV/TS (sorry not looked at profile) only exists because people fought for those rights.

Hey ho totally your choice of course.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

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I've spoken to a number of doctors I work with about it and apparently both the Pfeizer and the Oxford vaccines were developed using vaccines that were already in use and its just the actual virus that was changed. The Oxford one especially is a type of vaccine that has been around for a long time. So basically they didn't start from scratch and none of the ingredients aren't already approved and in use apart from the actual virus. So the only unknown is the virus part but personally with the choice between a weakened or dead version as part of a vaccine or a high chance of catching the actual virus with the possibility of long covid, I'd rather go for the weakened/dead version.

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By *ussymufferMan
over a year ago

Lanarkshire

"I just got my letter this afternoon and I called them to say I would opt out of it as I don't think it's been tested properly

So if you had cancer and there was a new not fully tested drug that might save your life I guess you would turn it down on the same grounds right.

"
I have just done a trial with a drug called ozempic for diabetes and weight loss I am now suffering with a bad stomach which is a side effect of it and been taken off the drug.

Its been working well for people but it's not been good for me

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By *luebell888Woman
over a year ago

Glasgowish

I did not hesitate as work in healthcare and wanted to protect not only myself but the people i look after. I also like to travel so feared that without the vaccine my options would be limited.

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By *eryBigGirlWoman
over a year ago

East Yorkshire

Had it 3 weeks ago no hesitation. I’m lucky enough to get it early as a social worker and vulnerable too. Bring on the next one!!

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By *ady Lick OP Woman
over a year ago

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Thanks for your responses everybody

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"I've spoken to a number of doctors I work with about it and apparently both the Pfeizer and the Oxford vaccines were developed using vaccines that were already in use and its just the actual virus that was changed. The Oxford one especially is a type of vaccine that has been around for a long time. So basically they didn't start from scratch and none of the ingredients aren't already approved and in use apart from the actual virus. So the only unknown is the virus part but personally with the choice between a weakened or dead version as part of a vaccine or a high chance of catching the actual virus with the possibility of long covid, I'd rather go for the weakened/dead version. "

This is just not true, it's the first public trial of mRNA 'vaccines' and none so far are conventional.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool

This is just not true, it's the first public trial of mRNA 'vaccines' and none so far are conventional. "

As in... the virus part. And the Oxford isn't an mrna. Did you even read what I wrote?

Mrna vaccines have still been around for years. Their safety hasn't been an issue, it's been effectiveness but for whatever reason they've managed to make effective ones for Covid. Probably because it's been more pressing as the other trials have mostly been for viruses that already had other effective vaccines available.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

This is just not true, it's the first public trial of mRNA 'vaccines' and none so far are conventional. "

You want the truth... You can't handle the truth

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

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This is just not true, it's the first public trial of mRNA 'vaccines' and none so far are conventional. "

Frisky, is this is more #postingrubbishtogetaneffect?

Trump lost btw

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

This is just not true, it's the first public trial of mRNA 'vaccines' and none so far are conventional.

Frisky, is this is more #postingrubbishtogetaneffect?

Trump lost btw

Yeah, yeah and Biden doesn't have dementia. Not posting solely for effect, just can't bear the total misinformation. There is no 'weakened or dead version' so far, that would be a conventional true vaccine - though I have heard the Novovax one might be such. No these are novel gene therapies so far.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

This is just not true, it's the first public trial of mRNA 'vaccines' and none so far are conventional.

Frisky, is this is more #postingrubbishtogetaneffect?

Trump lost btw

Russian and Chinese vaccines are attenuated, I believe. Russia has released a promising phase 3 paper, not sure about China.

The others are still vaccinations, and might well be lower risk because they don't contain whole virus.

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over a year ago

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By *iobhan123Woman
over a year ago

Deal

Just please take it if offered, there is no way out of this until the majority of us are protected, we are working our arses off to get the adult population that want to be jabbed done asap

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

This is just not true, it's the first public trial of mRNA 'vaccines' and none so far are conventional.

Frisky, is this is more #postingrubbishtogetaneffect?

Trump lost btw

Russian and Chinese vaccines are attenuated, I believe. Russia has released a promising phase 3 paper, not sure about China.

The others are still vaccinations, and might well be lower risk because they don't contain whole virus."

Yes I thought the Russian and Chinese ones would probably be more conventional.

'Might' be lower risk. Might also cause worsening of clinical disease through antibody dependent enhancement, a fact which a paper in the Journal of Clinical Practice felt really must be explained to recipients to fulfil ethical guidelines. That is not happening.

People are free to take the risk before the data is available of course, but it should be an informed choice don't you think?

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

This is just not true, it's the first public trial of mRNA 'vaccines' and none so far are conventional.

Frisky, is this is more #postingrubbishtogetaneffect?

Trump lost btw

Russian and Chinese vaccines are attenuated, I believe. Russia has released a promising phase 3 paper, not sure about China.

The others are still vaccinations, and might well be lower risk because they don't contain whole virus.

Yes I thought the Russian and Chinese ones would probably be more conventional.

People are free to take the risk before the data is available of course, but it should be an informed choice don't you think?"

Informed choice is a wonderful thing.

Taking a word used by someone on a swinging site to leap to anti vax canards is not so great.

The Russian and Chinese rollouts have been controversial (I'm paying attention) because they did so before phase 3 trials were done, which is unacceptable in most parts of the world.

For informed choice we need reliable information, not anti vax bullshit being spewed. (I am not calling anyone an anti vaxxer. I'm saying the ADE, gene therapy, stuff is anti vax bullshit)

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

This is just not true, it's the first public trial of mRNA 'vaccines' and none so far are conventional.

Frisky, is this is more #postingrubbishtogetaneffect?

Trump lost btw

Russian and Chinese vaccines are attenuated, I believe. Russia has released a promising phase 3 paper, not sure about China.

The others are still vaccinations, and might well be lower risk because they don't contain whole virus.

Yes I thought the Russian and Chinese ones would probably be more conventional.

People are free to take the risk before the data is available of course, but it should be an informed choice don't you think?

Informed choice is a wonderful thing.

Taking a word used by someone on a swinging site to leap to anti vax canards is not so great.

The Russian and Chinese rollouts have been controversial (I'm paying attention) because they did so before phase 3 trials were done, which is unacceptable in most parts of the world.

For informed choice we need reliable information, not anti vax bullshit being spewed. (I am not calling anyone an anti vaxxer. I'm saying the ADE, gene therapy, stuff is anti vax bullshit)"

Oh now you're just making a fool of yourself.

Int J Clin Pract

. 2020 Oct 28;e13795. doi: 10.1111/ijcp.13795.

".....COVID-19 vaccines designed to elicit neutralising antibodies may sensitise vaccine recipients to more severe disease than if they were not vaccinated. Vaccines for SARS, MERS and RSV have never been approved, and the data generated in the development and testing of these vaccines suggest a serious mechanistic concern: that vaccines designed empirically using the traditional approach (consisting of the unmodified or minimally modified coronavirus viral spike to elicit neutralising antibodies), be they composed of protein, viral vector, DNA or RNA and irrespective of delivery method, may worsen COVID-19 disease via antibody-dependent enhancement (ADE). This risk is sufficiently obscured in clinical trial protocols and consent forms for ongoing COVID-19 vaccine trials that adequate patient comprehension of this risk is unlikely to occur, obviating truly informed consent by subjects in these trials...."

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

This is just not true, it's the first public trial of mRNA 'vaccines' and none so far are conventional.

Frisky, is this is more #postingrubbishtogetaneffect?

Trump lost btw

Russian and Chinese vaccines are attenuated, I believe. Russia has released a promising phase 3 paper, not sure about China.

The others are still vaccinations, and might well be lower risk because they don't contain whole virus.

Yes I thought the Russian and Chinese ones would probably be more conventional.

People are free to take the risk before the data is available of course, but it should be an informed choice don't you think?

Informed choice is a wonderful thing.

Taking a word used by someone on a swinging site to leap to anti vax canards is not so great.

The Russian and Chinese rollouts have been controversial (I'm paying attention) because they did so before phase 3 trials were done, which is unacceptable in most parts of the world.

For informed choice we need reliable information, not anti vax bullshit being spewed. (I am not calling anyone an anti vaxxer. I'm saying the ADE, gene therapy, stuff is anti vax bullshit)

Oh now you're just making a fool of yourself.

Int J Clin Pract

. 2020 Oct 28;e13795. doi: 10.1111/ijcp.13795.

Congratulations you can quote from a single paper. One, one paper is not the whole and only truth, and two, it doesn't say it is a risk, it says it may be a concern (and might be an issue for consent in trials. The trials are done)

It *was* a concern, yes. It's not been observed so far, and mitigation has occurred to try to prevent it. Unfortunately I can't link to any of the pages I just skimmed through to come to that conclusion (site rules and all), but they're all on the first page of the Google search: evidence for ade Covid vaccines

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

This is just not true, it's the first public trial of mRNA 'vaccines' and none so far are conventional.

Frisky, is this is more #postingrubbishtogetaneffect?

Trump lost btw

Russian and Chinese vaccines are attenuated, I believe. Russia has released a promising phase 3 paper, not sure about China.

The others are still vaccinations, and might well be lower risk because they don't contain whole virus.

Yes I thought the Russian and Chinese ones would probably be more conventional.

People are free to take the risk before the data is available of course, but it should be an informed choice don't you think?"

Hmmm informed choice? Trouble is out of 100 people probably 1 or 2 have the faintest clue about any of the data or long words that are used and are extremely susceptible to misinformation or misunderstanding or misinterpretation. If we applied the same logic to every area of our life.... Eg.. Construction materials, car transport, over the counter medicines... Not many people have the time, knowledge or inclination to understand what they are reading, how it has been produced, much less be able to interpret it to establish its consequences upon them. Sometimes a little knowledge is a dangerous thing.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Sometimes a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. "

Ain't that the truth

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over a year ago

O o O oo

I was saying I am not getting it at the beginning and have now changed my mind.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"I was saying I am not getting it at the beginning and have now changed my mind."

I've always been in the... I'll have it category. But as it gets closer I admit to be anxious about some of the side effects which sound very nasty. But that's only from these pages. Everyone I know who has had it have been fine with hardly any side effects.

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"I was saying I am not getting it at the beginning and have now changed my mind.

I personally have only known three people who have had it...two were fine ( 86 year old MIL being one of them ) the other one has a condition and had an awful time for two days after...I must admit I have wavered a bit since then but think I will probably still have it

He had the chills for two days that floored him, he couldn't even stand up, it really wasn't pleasant

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By *amissCouple
over a year ago

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"I was saying I am not getting it at the beginning and have now changed my mind.

Yes, everyone is affected differently, I just had a fuzzy head. It's worth a couple of days of discomfort, rather than the potential alternative

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

This is just not true, it's the first public trial of mRNA 'vaccines' and none so far are conventional.

Frisky, is this is more #postingrubbishtogetaneffect?

Trump lost btw

Russian and Chinese vaccines are attenuated, I believe. Russia has released a promising phase 3 paper, not sure about China.

The others are still vaccinations, and might well be lower risk because they don't contain whole virus.

Yes I thought the Russian and Chinese ones would probably be more conventional.

People are free to take the risk before the data is available of course, but it should be an informed choice don't you think?

Informed choice is a wonderful thing.

Taking a word used by someone on a swinging site to leap to anti vax canards is not so great.

The Russian and Chinese rollouts have been controversial (I'm paying attention) because they did so before phase 3 trials were done, which is unacceptable in most parts of the world.

For informed choice we need reliable information, not anti vax bullshit being spewed. (I am not calling anyone an anti vaxxer. I'm saying the ADE, gene therapy, stuff is anti vax bullshit)

Oh now you're just making a fool of yourself.

Int J Clin Pract

. 2020 Oct 28;e13795. doi: 10.1111/ijcp.13795.

No, the trials are not 'done' - they are ongoing,'til 2022 and 2023, longterm effects can only be assessed in the long term, that's pretty obvious. Even the immediate serious after effects and deaths are still being assessed.

If you're 80 or vulnerable it may well be the lower of two risks, of course. But a healthy 30 year old who might get pregnant in the next 6 months? No way should they be coerced by mass hysteria into taking an experimental gene therapy still in trials.

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over a year ago

Both in-laws had it..no issues..Mrs had 1st jab, no issues, son (25) had both jabs..no problem..I have mine on Weds .

Only issues was a sore arm..that probably more to do with sticking a pointy bit of metal in your arm and pumping some liquid into the muscle rather than a vaccine reaction

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

This is just not true, it's the first public trial of mRNA 'vaccines' and none so far are conventional.

Frisky, is this is more #postingrubbishtogetaneffect?

Trump lost btw

Russian and Chinese vaccines are attenuated, I believe. Russia has released a promising phase 3 paper, not sure about China.

The others are still vaccinations, and might well be lower risk because they don't contain whole virus.

Yes I thought the Russian and Chinese ones would probably be more conventional.

People are free to take the risk before the data is available of course, but it should be an informed choice don't you think?

Indeed, and sometimes total ignorance is fatal.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

This is just not true, it's the first public trial of mRNA 'vaccines' and none so far are conventional.

Frisky, is this is more #postingrubbishtogetaneffect?

Trump lost btw

Russian and Chinese vaccines are attenuated, I believe. Russia has released a promising phase 3 paper, not sure about China.

The others are still vaccinations, and might well be lower risk because they don't contain whole virus.

Yes I thought the Russian and Chinese ones would probably be more conventional.

People are free to take the risk before the data is available of course, but it should be an informed choice don't you think?

Informed choice is a wonderful thing.

Taking a word used by someone on a swinging site to leap to anti vax canards is not so great.

The Russian and Chinese rollouts have been controversial (I'm paying attention) because they did so before phase 3 trials were done, which is unacceptable in most parts of the world.

For informed choice we need reliable information, not anti vax bullshit being spewed. (I am not calling anyone an anti vaxxer. I'm saying the ADE, gene therapy, stuff is anti vax bullshit)

Oh now you're just making a fool of yourself.

Int J Clin Pract

. 2020 Oct 28;e13795. doi: 10.1111/ijcp.13795.

Ok, whatever you like.

The phase 3 papers have been published and the vaccines approved.

Have fun with that.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

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"I was saying I am not getting it at the beginning and have now changed my mind."

I was intending to have it, but have now decided to delay for more clarity. I'm also increasingly impressed with the data on Vitamin D and Ivermectin. I feel this country has seriously let us down on outpatient treatment of Covid - some countries with less advanced medical systems have far better outcomes, and we are left to just fester at home until we are struggling to breathe!

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By *ugby 123Couple
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"I was saying I am not getting it at the beginning and have now changed my mind.

Sadly I think that could be the truth.

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By *andy 1Couple
over a year ago

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me and the wife got the jab yesterday not felt a thing we feel great and we r looking forward to getting r second dose on the 14 of may thank you nhs and boris

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

This is just not true, it's the first public trial of mRNA 'vaccines' and none so far are conventional.

Frisky, is this is more #postingrubbishtogetaneffect?

Trump lost btw

Russian and Chinese vaccines are attenuated, I believe. Russia has released a promising phase 3 paper, not sure about China.

The others are still vaccinations, and might well be lower risk because they don't contain whole virus.

Yes I thought the Russian and Chinese ones would probably be more conventional.

People are free to take the risk before the data is available of course, but it should be an informed choice don't you think?

Indeed, and sometimes total ignorance is fatal. "

I'm not really sure what that comment means in this context. But to explore further... I guess I'm trying to say informed choice is different to different people. And the information part of it must be relevant and appropriate to its audience. Who may or not be able to make accurate interpretations. Sometimes guided discovery is more appropriate and sometimes trusting experts is appropriate. Use the analogy... 50 per cent of car crashes happen less than a mile from home. Therefore if you park your car a mile away and walk the last mile you reduce your chances of a car crash by 50 per cent.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"I was saying I am not getting it at the beginning and have now changed my mind.

I agree we could all be a lot more proactive to improve our health and immune systems.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I was wary but would always have had it. Knowing how successful it has been has calmed anxieties a fair bit.

Mine is the coming Wednesday and I just want it done...im more concerned as ive low immunity and have loads of bizarre allergies...but hey better than covid and being on a ventilator

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"I was saying I am not getting it at the beginning and have now changed my mind.

Sadly I think that could be the truth. "

There's something in reverse psychology isn't there... So we've been told to stay at home, close gyms and everyone's been out walking and bumping into eachother...and crying to have gyms opened.

Imagine how we'd react if the guideline became... Everybody must get outside for 2 hours a day in the daylight to boost our vit D and exercise in the gym an hour a day to improve our cardio etc..

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

I do wonder if all these people vehemently against mRNA will refuse to take it when it's successfully produced as cancer treatment.

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O o O oo

"I was saying I am not getting it at the beginning and have now changed my mind.

Sadly I think that could be the truth.

There's something in reverse psychology isn't there... So we've been told to stay at home, close gyms and everyone's been out walking and bumping into eachother...and crying to have gyms opened.

Imagine how we'd react if the guideline became... Everybody must get outside for 2 hours a day in the daylight to boost our vit D and exercise in the gym an hour a day to improve our cardio etc.. "

I was agreeing with the last comment the lady made about being left at home until you can't breathe before being taken to Hospital

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"I do wonder if all these people vehemently against mRNA will refuse to take it when it's successfully produced as cancer treatment. "

For me the issues are several. If used for cancer treatment presumably the person receiving the jab receives the benefit? . Or are you suggesting pre cancer vaccination type treatment.?

For the covid virus.. We are asking people who have very low likelihood of infection already, and very low likelihood of serious consequences to put chemicals in their body, not for their benefit but for the benefit of others.

Now... I've always been reluctant to take paracetamol or any drugs... I was brought up that way... There's a price to pay for everything you do to your body. I had my first flu jab last year as an example.

So... If I were younger I'd be hesitant to stick something in my body that was of very limited benefit to me personally. I appreciate its an ethical dilemma. Now for older folks it's a no brainer...it could save our lives.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I do wonder if all these people vehemently against mRNA will refuse to take it when it's successfully produced as cancer treatment.

For me the issues are several. If used for cancer treatment presumably the person receiving the jab receives the benefit? . Or are you suggesting pre cancer vaccination type treatment.?

I'm not saying you're wrong or disagreeing with what you're saying here, just a different perspective.

I've been on medication to keep me alive since I was thirteen. My mum has been on the same medication since before I was born.

I find the whole "I don't want to take medication" thing baffling (not wrong, just alien to my experience). If I don't take the pills I'll die. So I take the pills. (Same goes for vaccines, and yes I've had to ask that question - when I moved to the UK I was warned about increased risk of measles. I asked my doctor who responded by giving me another MMR jab lol)

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"I was saying I am not getting it at the beginning and have now changed my mind.

Sadly I think that could be the truth.

There's something in reverse psychology isn't there... So we've been told to stay at home, close gyms and everyone's been out walking and bumping into eachother...and crying to have gyms opened.

Imagine how we'd react if the guideline became... Everybody must get outside for 2 hours a day in the daylight to boost our vit D and exercise in the gym an hour a day to improve our cardio etc..

I was agreeing with the last comment the lady made about being left at home until you can't breathe before being taken to Hospital

Yeah sadly that's what happened with my mum... And I'm just hearing the same with a mates mum. Surely they can be more proactive.

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By *agneto.Man
over a year ago

Bham

"I do wonder if all these people vehemently against mRNA will refuse to take it when it's successfully produced as cancer treatment.

For me the issues are several. If used for cancer treatment presumably the person receiving the jab receives the benefit? . Or are you suggesting pre cancer vaccination type treatment.?

No it will most likely be personalised cancer treatment. Tumors are individual but treated all the same so a biopsy would be taken, mRNA injected back into you so your immune system would attack the tumor instead of blasting the whole of the person or large areas of the person with radiation or chemicals.

I get where you're coming from and I understand that reasoning and hesitancy. But then you've got to factor in long Covid, and also many young people having an onset of diabetes post-covid too. And diabetes is one of the major risk factors, so catch Covid, get diabetes, then be in greater risk next winter when the next strain comes round, and throw us all into lockdown again.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

I think there's a natural fear of new things. But mRNA is not a new technology, it's just not been used in people before. And the trials have satisfied multiple regulatory authorities that they're safe (as safe or safer than anything else we accept as safe).

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"I do wonder if all these people vehemently against mRNA will refuse to take it when it's successfully produced as cancer treatment.

For me the issues are several. If used for cancer treatment presumably the person receiving the jab receives the benefit? . Or are you suggesting pre cancer vaccination type treatment.?

I'm not saying you're wrong or disagreeing with what you're saying here, just a different perspective.

I've been on medication to keep me alive since I was thirteen. My mum has been on the same medication since before I was born.

I understand that and how it might lead to a very different perspective. And there's space for both. What I do feel strongly is that for the younger ones who get less and less benefit from the vaccine. We need to do better at persuading them rather than yelling at them and calling them selfish. (not that you do). We need better and more relevant communication.

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"I do wonder if all these people vehemently against mRNA will refuse to take it when it's successfully produced as cancer treatment.

For me the issues are several. If used for cancer treatment presumably the person receiving the jab receives the benefit? . Or are you suggesting pre cancer vaccination type treatment.?

I'm not saying you're wrong or disagreeing with what you're saying here, just a different perspective.

I've been on medication to keep me alive since I was thirteen. My mum has been on the same medication since before I was born.

Yes.

I'm not sure how to do it, it's something I've given thought to. The misinformation train has had a lot more practice, and people seem unwilling to accept caveats (see discussions today on things like effectiveness of masks. They help but aren't 100% effective - therefore... they don't work? ... No

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over a year ago

I have asthma, i had my jab 3 weeks ago in group 4.

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By *nnie2009Couple
over a year ago

Blackpool

Few antivax people on this post, are most people positively having the jab?

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

This is just not true, it's the first public trial of mRNA 'vaccines' and none so far are conventional.

Frisky, is this is more #postingrubbishtogetaneffect?

Trump lost btw

Russian and Chinese vaccines are attenuated, I believe. Russia has released a promising phase 3 paper, not sure about China.

The others are still vaccinations, and might well be lower risk because they don't contain whole virus.

Yes I thought the Russian and Chinese ones would probably be more conventional.

People are free to take the risk before the data is available of course, but it should be an informed choice don't you think?

Indeed, and sometimes total ignorance is fatal.

At the moment I believe there is excessive encouragement of fear over Covid, total lack of emphasis on prophylaxis and early treatment, and inappropriate suppression of concerns over rapidly produced vaccines.

Of course there is balance in all things but I find 'These vaccines are safe and effective' to be a lie. I would rather it was acknowledged there was some risks, some unknowns, and a recommendation made on a balance of risk - which is supposed to be the legal requirement.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"I was saying I am not getting it at the beginning and have now changed my mind.

I agree we could all be a lot more proactive to improve our health and immune systems. "

And investigate more simple early treatments. Too much emphasis has been placed on hospitalization and vaccines IMO.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"I do wonder if all these people vehemently against mRNA will refuse to take it when it's successfully produced as cancer treatment. "

I don't know anyone who is vehemently against mRNA, it has great potential especially in areas like untreatable cancer, just needs a few more years to perfect I believe.

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By *iss judgedWoman
over a year ago

North Bucks is where I hang around..

I’ve had dose 1, got dose 2 booked for a few weeks time.

No questions about whether I would have it or not.

As I work front line NHS I have seen first hand the death and destruction caused by Covid. Previously fit and healthy people dying In front of me. So it’s a no brainier! Have the vaccine if you can.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

"I do wonder if all these people vehemently against mRNA will refuse to take it when it's successfully produced as cancer treatment.

For me the issues are several. If used for cancer treatment presumably the person receiving the jab receives the benefit? . Or are you suggesting pre cancer vaccination type treatment.?

I'm not saying you're wrong or disagreeing with what you're saying here, just a different perspective.

I've been on medication to keep me alive since I was thirteen. My mum has been on the same medication since before I was born.

Yes, and more informed consent. The present campaign is more like propaganda designed solely to induce irrational fear, and that is truly dystopian. I also think it's morally wrong - manipulation, domination and control always is.

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By *ocbigMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

This is just not true, it's the first public trial of mRNA 'vaccines' and none so far are conventional.

Frisky, is this is more #postingrubbishtogetaneffect?

Trump lost btw

Russian and Chinese vaccines are attenuated, I believe. Russia has released a promising phase 3 paper, not sure about China.

The others are still vaccinations, and might well be lower risk because they don't contain whole virus.

Yes I thought the Russian and Chinese ones would probably be more conventional.

People are free to take the risk before the data is available of course, but it should be an informed choice don't you think?

Indeed, and sometimes total ignorance is fatal.

This is how the NHS should be re organised, prevent through education etc with PHE or whatever replaces it. Somehow & I have no idea how...we have to convince people that taking care of what they put in their mouths & how often they move is vital to a healthy life. The biggest spend up to the pandemic was is preventable diseases. As a nation we got to banning cigarettes, not suggesting that we ban all sugar heavy, fat & salt saturated ‘foods’ but if people cannot take responsibility...what then? My background is in this field I cannot tell you how many nutritional consults I had where everyone nods & says we know, we know, but???

I so wanted to scream but what?

Oh well when the biscuits/cake/chocolate in the cupboard calls...well how did that get there I wonder? The chocolate fairies?

My internal monologue....

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By *naswingdressWoman
over a year ago

Manchester (she/her)

"Few antivax people on this post, are most people positively having the jab? "

Yes. I go in with my eyes open and will take it as soon as I'm offered.

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

This is just not true, it's the first public trial of mRNA 'vaccines' and none so far are conventional.

Frisky, is this is more #postingrubbishtogetaneffect?

Trump lost btw

Russian and Chinese vaccines are attenuated, I believe. Russia has released a promising phase 3 paper, not sure about China.

The others are still vaccinations, and might well be lower risk because they don't contain whole virus.

Yes I thought the Russian and Chinese ones would probably be more conventional.

People are free to take the risk before the data is available of course, but it should be an informed choice don't you think?

Indeed, and sometimes total ignorance is fatal.

I so wanted to scream but what?

Oh well when the biscuits/cake/chocolate in the cupboard calls...well how did that get there I wonder? The chocolate fairies?

My internal monologue...."

Yes, I'm convinced the inflammatory states associated with diabesity are a large part of why the UK and US have had such high mortality.

Some debate on the Israeli data is beginning to appear, just saw this in an article:

"The paper interviews Aix-Marseille University Faculty of Medicine Emerging Infectious and Tropical Diseases Unit's Dr. Hervé Seligmann and engineer Haim Yativ about their research and data analysis. They claim that Pfizer's experimental shot causes "mortality hundreds of times greater in young people compared to mortality from coronavirus without the vaccine, and dozens of times more in the elderly, when the documented mortality from coronavirus is in the vicinity of the vaccine dose, thus adding greater mortality from heart attack, stroke, etc."

Dr Hervé Seligmann works at the Emerging Infectious and Tropical Diseases Research Unit, Faculty of Medicine, Aix-Marseille University, Marseille, France. He is of Israeli-Luxembourg nationality. He has a B. Sc. In Biology from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and has written over 100 scientific publications."

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

This is just not true, it's the first public trial of mRNA 'vaccines' and none so far are conventional.

Frisky, is this is more #postingrubbishtogetaneffect?

Trump lost btw

Russian and Chinese vaccines are attenuated, I believe. Russia has released a promising phase 3 paper, not sure about China.

The others are still vaccinations, and might well be lower risk because they don't contain whole virus.

Yes I thought the Russian and Chinese ones would probably be more conventional.

People are free to take the risk before the data is available of course, but it should be an informed choice don't you think?

Indeed, and sometimes total ignorance is fatal.

100% agree with the first part of your statement. However I'd add further that we know low vit D is found in a large percentage of victims and we know obesity is a large impact too. Individuals can choose to boost vit D and try and manage their weight.

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town

"I was saying I am not getting it at the beginning and have now changed my mind.

I agree we could all be a lot more proactive to improve our health and immune systems.

And investigate more simple early treatments. Too much emphasis has been placed on hospitalization and vaccines IMO."

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By *risky_MareWoman
over a year ago

...Up on the Downs

This is just not true, it's the first public trial of mRNA 'vaccines' and none so far are conventional.

Frisky, is this is more #postingrubbishtogetaneffect?

Trump lost btw

Russian and Chinese vaccines are attenuated, I believe. Russia has released a promising phase 3 paper, not sure about China.

The others are still vaccinations, and might well be lower risk because they don't contain whole virus.

Yes I thought the Russian and Chinese ones would probably be more conventional.

People are free to take the risk before the data is available of course, but it should be an informed choice don't you think?

Indeed, and sometimes total ignorance is fatal.

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