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Will You Get the Vaccine?

TLDR: Will You Get the Vaccine?
In a forum thread discussing the willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, opinions varied significantly among users. Some members, like s_still_here and Butterfly88, expressed a clear intent to get vaccinated to protect themselves and others, particularly vulnerable populations. They emphasized the community aspect of vaccination and the desire to return to normal life. CMJA81, who works in emergency services and is participating in a vaccine trial, shared a personal perspective on the necessity of vaccination given their exposure and familial concerns. Conversely, several users, including Emerald, kikipetie, and Spice, stated they would not get the vaccine. Reasons ranged from skepticism about the vaccine's efficacy and duration to a general avoidance of vaccines like the flu shot. Pitszal and Lee mentioned they would consider vaccination only if it proved highly successful or after assessing its long-term effects. A few users, such as Catsmother and marti, remained undecided, voicing uncertainty about whether to receive the vaccine. Diane15 suggested prioritizing the vaccine for those in dire need, a sentiment s_still_here supported by explaining that vaccine distribution typically prioritizes high-risk groups. Overall, the thread showcased a spectrum of views based on personal health philosophies, perceived risks, and the influence of individual circumstances on decision-making regarding the COVID-19 vaccine.

Will You Get the Vaccine

  • Yes

    Votes: 4 33.3%

  • No

    Votes: 5 41.7%

  • I don't know

    Votes: 3 25.0%
  • Total voters
    12
I will take a vaccine if and when one is available, even if we're required to top it up every 3 months.

My view is that we don't just take vaccines to protect ourselves, we do it to protect those around us who are unable to vaccinate for health reasons e.g. allergy to the vaccine ingredients, weakened immune systems, undergoing treatments or have somehow reacted badly to vaccines in the past. I can't see any other way back to normality to be honest. Hopefully if enough people are vaccinated then numbers will start to fall worldwide.
 
diane15 said:
It needs to be saved for the ones who really need it
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Oh it will be - these things are always done in stages of priority. Like with the flu vaccine - anyone high risk e.g. those over 65, those with weak immune systems, those who are pregnant, those with conditions such as asthma, those who are carers for vulnerable people and frontline workers will all get priority. Once those groups have been satisfied, everyone else becomes eligible. I don't think there would ever be a situation where first-come-first-served was the process used, unless a company was profiting from it. :)
 
Catsmother said:
How did you go about getting the trial?
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I signed up on the nhs website about Covid trials. You enter your details and then the research studies contact you direct. I’m also doing one on the effect for vit D.
I work in emergency services so am fairly exposed. My ex is petrified of it. A vaccine will improve her life. So it’s a no brained for me.
 
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