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Children and the COVID 19 vaccine

Lau

Hey, 

Unfortunately I tested positive for coronavirus yesterday. My symptoms are mild. My eldest tested negative and I cant do a test on my youngest as he is too distressed when I try but I believe he is positive as he has a cough and a runny nose. 

This morning I received a letter from the NHS to invite my eldest son age 11 to receive his 1st dose of the vaccine as he fall into a vulnerable category due to him being a severe asthmatic. I showed him the letter and he said there is no way I am getting a jag. I don’t want the vaccine. 

I am triple jabbed and I didn’t hesitate at getting any of my vaccines. 

I feel incredibly worried about trying to persuading my child into getting a vaccine. I am so scared he has a severe reaction to the vaccine or worse. 

Can I ask what others think? would they encourage their child if the refuse? I am not trying to start a debate I am just looking for some advice. Is there any way my child doesn’t need to get the vaccine? 

Parents

  • We've had quite a good take-up at school (secondary, boys) for the vaccine. I would say maybe 5% have been off the next day with mild side-effects - usually a headache and a slight fever - but nothing worse than that.

    Has he been hesitant about vaccines before? I mean, is it a needle/medical phobia, or has he encountered some of the silly stuff online about the Covid jab?

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  • We've had quite a good take-up at school (secondary, boys) for the vaccine. I would say maybe 5% have been off the next day with mild side-effects - usually a headache and a slight fever - but nothing worse than that.

    Has he been hesitant about vaccines before? I mean, is it a needle/medical phobia, or has he encountered some of the silly stuff online about the Covid jab?

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  • in reply to Akkrenskarin

    Thanks for your reply.

    We have just went over the letter together, he questioned why he was in the at risk category. I explained due to his asthma making him more likely to become poorly from coronavirus and he said okay I’ll get it then, I don’t want to be back in Hospital. I’m quite shocked at him now agreeing. 


    He did mention he’s worried about getting a jag because the last time he got any jags was when he was a baby amd he can’t remember the feeling. 

    I think lots of reassurance will calm his nerves but unfortunately for me I’m atill worried.