Are you expats getting your kids vaccinated against COVID-19?

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Veedushi Team

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VeedushiTeam01 July 2021 11:42:25

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Hello everyone!

I hope you are well.

Currently, most countries require foreigners to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to be allowed to enter. While some countries are making vaccination compulsory for kids, others are putting it forward as an option.

How do you expats and expats-to-be feel about getting the jab?

Are you planning to get your children vaccinated against COVID-19?

Would you rather postpone your international relocation plans until things get sorted out?

I would love to hear from you! Feel free to reply on this thread or to send me a private message.

Warm regards,
Veedushi
Expat.com Editorial Team

Fred Indonesia Expert

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FredIndonesia Expert08 February 2022 13:29:44

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Easy one. I looked at vaccinations and all the daft horror stories, decided the anti vax lot were less than on the ball because none of their stories hold water, then got the kids vaccinated as soon as possible.
Both have had their second jab, and both will get boosters as soon as possible.
My booster is tomorrow - Bit hard to get here but I was offered one if I turn up at 8am tomorrow morning - I cancelled my day so I could be there.

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GuestPoster491Guest21 April 2022 17:01:21

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I've had 4 shots, my 13 yr old has had 3 shots, my younger son 2 shots. We're all healthy and safe. The vaccine is safe.

stumpy Laos Expert

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stumpyLaos Expert21 April 2022 19:59:43

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My Lao wife, our youngest daughter, married daughter, her husband and young son have all been vaccinated. No problems health wise.

Pukapi Active member

Member since 06 March 2022

PukapiActive member22 April 2022 15:50:43

Which "some" countries exactly are making covid vaccination obligatory for kids?

As far as I am aware there are none like this.

El_Jost Serial expat

Member since 30 March 2012

El_JostSerial expat29 July 2022 14:42:06

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Not taken the jab and obviously don't intend to. Still feeling healthy enough (for my age lol) nor do I avoid social contact going out 3 or 4 times a week for my midday meals in restaurants, etc. etc. Not scientific evidence but the impression I get is that the un-vaxed and vaxed fair just about the same regarding catching the C-bug. The second impression I get is that if Covid returns again a lot less people will be lining up for the jab.

Apologies: I see after the event that this thread refers only to the children of members. Sorry!

Cynic UK / Netherlands Expert

Member since 15 September 2015

CynicUK / Netherlands Expert29 July 2022 18:18:37

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It's available in the UK to all over the age of 5, UK Government advice is that:

UK Gov wrote:
children with certain health conditions, or those with a weakened immune system are at higher risk of serious COVID-19 disease.

These children and those who live with someone who has a weakened immune system should already have been invited for vaccination.

For more information on the health conditions, follow this link.

I'm married to a Healthcare professional who has been involved in this since day 1, her advice is that you should seek expert medical assistance if you or your children display any of the Covid symptoms. My entire family have had all of the Covid vaccinations available to us in the UK; one of our daughters (who is also an NHS nurse) has a weakened immune system and caught Covid, the new anti-viral treatments were administered, they cured her and she was back on the wards 3 days later.

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