A Nurse's View Of The Vaccine

By Jabo
@jaboUK (64361)
United Kingdom
January 8, 2021 8:33am CST
I came across an article written by a nurse but there is no link to it. She asks us to copy/paste it in order to share it but as I don't think that's allowed on this site I will summarise what she says. I think it's important. She has spent the last few days at work defending the Pfizer vaccine. She's taken hours and hours learning all she can about it, has been on the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency to further her knowledge, while still doing her 'day job'. She thinks she's now in a good position to understand the vaccine, so how come every Facebook user knows better??? Hundreds of very committed scientists have spent many thousands of hours developing this vaccine using 44,000 people as guinea pigs. However, over the last few days she's had many patients saying they are not going to have it. She is imploring everyone to "please STOP LISTENING TO IDIOTS ON FACEBOOK who have NO evidence, NO knowledge but like to spread fear and dissent". She's afraid that their irresponsible rambling will be responsible for needless deaths. The vaccine has been through all the very rigorous testing and trials, and we need to counteract the ignorance and prejudice that is being spewed out. She finishes by saying that if you are lucky enough to be offered it take it with both hands! I personally will be doing just that, but everyone has the right to decide for themselves. Posted on behalf of a National Health Service nurse.
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37 responses
@Juliaacv (48653)
• Canada
8 Jan 21
I think that vaccinations have proven that they work. When we ponder the flu shot, the polio vaccine, mumps, measles, rubella, shingles, and the list goes on, those shots have greatly enhanced our lives and quality of life. If an individual has questions, then they should be seeking professional medical advise not shooting their mouth off on a social media platform. Nothing good can come from that. I am glad that you posted this information, maybe people will stop and think and then realize that if they have questions they should seek out professional not popular advise.
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@Juliaacv (48653)
• Canada
8 Jan 21
@jaboUK You're welcome. People need to make informed decisions for themselves, not follow the masses in what may not be best for them.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
8 Jan 21
@Juliaacv I'm all for people thinking for themselves and making their own decisions, but they should explore properly and not take notice of those who aren't professionals in this field.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
8 Jan 21
Thanks for that well thought out reply Julia. I hope everyone sees this post in the same light. The world would be a lot worse place if it weren't for vaccinations.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
8 Jan 21
@jaboUK Everyone has the right to decide whether or not they want to be vaccinated, I don't pay attention to what people say on social networks, but what scientists say from several countries, it's just that it takes a couple of years to make a good vaccine (even the birds on the branch know) I'm just asking how this can work that they made in a couple of months and not one but several of them, a classic race for money, while not bearing any responsibility for possible consequences .. I do not belong to the group that must get vaccinated but I certainly wouldn't fall.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
8 Jan 21
I saw a programme on the TV which explained how they were able to do it so quickly - normal process is they do one thing, wait a while then take the next step. The programme explained that they did things 'side-by-side', It was very convincing. As you say, it's an individual's right to be vaccinated or not, but for it to be successful the majority of people will need to have it.
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• Midland, Michigan
16 Jan 21
@LowRiderX they could be pulling up the sleeve enough to get the needle underneath without it looking like that from the front. I had a shingles vaccine in the back of my arm and they didn't move my sleeve much yet it went into my arm not my sleeve. But I understand if your government isn't too be trusted that would make it hard.
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@LowRiderX (22907)
• Serbia
8 Jan 21
@jaboUK I understand you, but it is very difficult to trust this government in my country, there are rallies here every day, the people are running out of strength and patience ... we don't trust these people anymore, we don't even believe they even if they tell us that tomorrow is Saturday.. In our country, this is how the government representatives receive the vaccine.. from the back, over the shirt..pfffff photo boroved from N1 info
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@RebeccasFarm (86976)
• United States
8 Jan 21
good nurse to post this and good Jabo too thanks
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• United States
8 Jan 21
@jaboUK Always worth sharing good stuff
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
8 Jan 21
I just thought that she made so many good points that it was worth showing them on here.
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@LadyDuck (460403)
• Switzerland
8 Jan 21
I appreciate that you shared the point of view of this nurse. I think that people who know nothing should not discourage those who are ready to get the vaccine to scare them. Our politicians two days ago said that as soon as Moderna vaccine is available they will all be vaccinated, for the moment they are vaccinating the elders in nursing homes using Pfizer and the vaccine is only available for them and the nurses working in nursery homes for the moment. I have time until the end of February to decide, because we will not be "called" before that day.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
8 Jan 21
I'll get it as soon as it's offered - it shouldn't be long now.
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@LadyDuck (460403)
• Switzerland
8 Jan 21
@jaboUK We already were informed of the schedule, those over 70 from the end of February... I will be 70 by the end of February.
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@paigea (35828)
• Canada
8 Jan 21
I will be taking it.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
8 Jan 21
I will too, definitely.
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@Janet357 (75656)
8 Jan 21
Thanks for this info. Nevertheless, I will think about this. Maybe wait for some time before taking it
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
8 Jan 21
The thing is, for it to be effective the majority of people need to get it. The longer they wait, the longer it will take for communities to be protected.
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@rebelann (111430)
• El Paso, Texas
19 Jan 21
Ever since the fiasco because of the vaccine for the Swine flu I have not trusted any of those vaccines and that won't change. I'm not bad mouthing this vaccine but when I got that Swine flue vaccine it made me sicker than a dog and I really do not want to go through that now.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
19 Jan 21
That's your choice of course.
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• United States
13 Jan 21
so glad ya shared this, hon. vital info 'tis out there, 'tis jest swimmin' through the 'swamp' gets folks lost to facts. aint certain many comprehend what such'd e'en be. fer myself, i've discussed gettin' vaccinated with 2 'f my specialists 'n they're tellin' me i need to wait. off the record, 'f course. whilst the rest 'f the world's been'n isolation fer 10 months, i've done such since 2012. i reckon they figure i'm more'n used to 'voidin' folks 'nless truly essential?
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
13 Jan 21
You'r lifestyle means that there's not much danger of you contracting the virus and I'm thankful for that. I'm having the vaccine on this coming Sunday and if I sprout horns or lose all my teeth I will let you know
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• United States
14 Jan 21
@jaboUK oh mercy, i truly hope such'd not 'ccur, lol. one day though, i might get a wild hair'n wish to go gallivantin', where's such might be a pre-cursor fer such travel.
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• Midland, Michigan
16 Jan 21
I don't know which vaccine is being given here but one of them is causing headaches after the second dose.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
16 Jan 21
I'm having the vaccine tomorrow and they warn us that a numb arm or slight fever is normal after taking any vaccination. I don't know what kind I'll be getting yet.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
19 Jan 21
@MarshaMusselman I'm absolutely fine - no ill-effects at all.
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• Midland, Michigan
18 Jan 21
@jaboUK how are you doing after the vaccine?
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
8 Jan 21
She is right and thanks for sharing. In the US, we have many people who are more concerned with their own civil liberties than with the rights and health of others. I don't listen to morons. I will be getting the vaccine as soon as it's available to my age group. I listen to the scientists and medical authorities.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
8 Jan 21
The scientists and medical authorities aren't trying to kill us, are they? They are doing their very best to protect us. I'd certainly rather listen to them than scaremongers on Facebook.
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@DianneN (247216)
• United States
8 Jan 21
@jaboUK I have a Facebook account that allows only my friends. Fortunately, I never see those scaremongers.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
8 Jan 21
@DianneN I limit my facebook to family and friends too. I rarely use it and never respond to friend requests. The article I'm writing about was sent to me by a friend.
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@just4him (308692)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Jan 21
That's good she did the research before taking the vaccine. I don't know if I'll take it.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
8 Jan 21
We each need to decide for ourselves, but we should make that decision on informed advice.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
8 Jan 21
@just4him It might save your life. I don't think anyone likes needles - do you have the flu jab?
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@just4him (308692)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
8 Jan 21
@jaboUK True. I've never been a fan of needles, which is one reason I hesitate on getting it.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
11 Jan 21
Thanks for posting this. I agree, there do seem to be a lot of people who won't take it. I don't know why. Don't they want and end to all this? I'm getting it asap
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
11 Jan 21
The vaccine looks to me to be the only way out, but the majority of people need to take it for it to be effective
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
11 Jan 21
@FayeHazel Sadly that is true. My view is that the medical profession wouldn't be recommending it if it wasn't as safe as it can be. Of course I realise that nothing can be guaranteed, but very few things in life can.
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@FayeHazel (40246)
• United States
11 Jan 21
@jaboUK I agree. I think this is the only way to contain this thing so life can get back to normal. But (here) there's a lot of fear mongering. Some random person without a background like nursing will say they heard something from someone who read an article online that said there is this or that danger - and people will believe that
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@ZedSmart (19753)
• Philippines
9 Jan 21
I'm thankful that I'm one of those who are not yet belong to vulnerable age or sector because they are the priority so there will be more time for me to hear the side of those who got it first.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
9 Jan 21
Yes, by the time it comes to your turn more may be known about it. I'm 81 so should be among the first to get it.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
9 Jan 21
@ZedSmart Not really, but they are going to do care workers and care home residents first, then I should be in the next group.
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@ZedSmart (19753)
• Philippines
9 Jan 21
@jaboUK I hope that everything is fine. Do you have the schedule already?
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@Giannna (1040)
• Novi Sad, Serbia
9 Jan 21
These people are anti vacc and anti masc promoters and i am sure that somebody is paying them..pfizer vacc is very good
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
9 Jan 21
What is anti masc? There will always be people in opposition to new things.
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@Giannna (1040)
• Novi Sad, Serbia
9 Jan 21
@jaboUK against wearing the mask
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@Giannna (1040)
• Novi Sad, Serbia
9 Jan 21
@jaboUK i do not think it is the new thing
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@Tina30219 (81549)
• Onaway, Michigan
9 Jan 21
I have a friend her husband works for Pfizer and they sent off the stuff for others and did not even save any for their own employees and I feel that is rude sorry if it makes anyone mad.
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@Tina30219 (81549)
• Onaway, Michigan
9 Jan 21
@jaboUK Some people it would.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
9 Jan 21
Why would that make anyone mad, it's a perfectly valid point.
@Aquitaine24 (11653)
• San Jose, California
9 Jan 21
I wouldn’t want to go to a hospital where staff isn’t getting it.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
9 Jan 21
Nor would I - they should be the first to be vaccinated.
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@Aquitaine24 (11653)
• San Jose, California
9 Jan 21
@jaboUK Yes, it should be a requirement unless they want to work via ZOOM only.
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@Shiva49 (26245)
• Singapore
9 Jan 21
Naysayers abound in the social media but we have to trust the system. Some always out to sow confusion. Thanks for the update.
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
9 Jan 21
It's annoying when people decry something without any evidence and the trouble is that others will believe them.
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@Shiva49 (26245)
• Singapore
9 Jan 21
@jaboUK We know it happened with a few losing lives even in another context. A lie repeated can cause much damage.
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@Rashnag (30594)
• Surat, India
9 Jan 21
True, people shouldn't spread such rumours in this difficult times
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
9 Jan 21
Exactly. A lot of work has gone into making the vaccine.
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@Rashnag (30594)
• Surat, India
9 Jan 21
@jaboUK People should realise that this isn't the time for spreading such rumours
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@banksim (5205)
9 Jan 21
everybody has right on his/her own body
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
9 Jan 21
That is true.
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@banksim (5205)
11 Jan 21
@jaboUK YES MY FRIEND
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• Vijayawada, India
9 Jan 21
It's neither good to spread news on media nor simply trust in everything. There should be reliability when it concerns about public health. When everything goes well , all are happy. Shorttime preparation is causing spurious notions in people. Otherwise it is great service to global community. There should be wide publicity on how it's reliable and safe
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@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
9 Jan 21
We do need to know as much as possible but scaremongers are putting out false 'information' that has no relation to facts.
• Vijayawada, India
9 Jan 21
@jaboUK their falsehood will be washed away by truth but it takes time
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