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Covid vaccines for adults with Autism - opinions

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I’ve been reading a lot of stuff about the Covid vaccines and I’m wondering what people’s opinions are on this, especially on Covid vaccine mandates and/or if people with autism feel more under pressure to take the vaccines? - living in the U.K. 20 years and having extended family in my native Republic of Ireland, I got some of the vaccines on the NHS in order to comply with the Irish HSE rules, especially as I pass through Holyhead in Wales, when I do travel home on SailRail or “coach and sail” via Dublin - I’m not sure about the boosters (3rd and other shots) but if I’m interacting with the NHS to receive Autism support, will this be a basic requirement or mandate to access such support? I know that in some parts of Ireland where the Gardai (Irish police) rigidly enforce the HSE mandates, while one can still use the NHS vaccine passport app, the Gardai will check to see that it’s up to date 

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  • I don't really feel under any pressure, probably because I was quite happy to get vaccinated. I didn't see it as any different from getting a flu jab really- just more important in those initial stages because it was such a new disease. I've always taken every vaccine I'm eligible for, because I have several physical disabilities and I feel that I'm already dealing with enough health issues as it is without adding infections to that. For me, the COVID vaccines have been an easy decision because the benefits outweighed the risks. If someone else feels their benefit vs risk is different then that's their decision to make. I don't like general anti-vaccine sentiment but if someone just feels they're healthy enough to handle a bout of flu (for example) then that's fine.

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  • I don't really feel under any pressure, probably because I was quite happy to get vaccinated. I didn't see it as any different from getting a flu jab really- just more important in those initial stages because it was such a new disease. I've always taken every vaccine I'm eligible for, because I have several physical disabilities and I feel that I'm already dealing with enough health issues as it is without adding infections to that. For me, the COVID vaccines have been an easy decision because the benefits outweighed the risks. If someone else feels their benefit vs risk is different then that's their decision to make. I don't like general anti-vaccine sentiment but if someone just feels they're healthy enough to handle a bout of flu (for example) then that's fine.

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