Rhian’s ‘careful research’

CAREFUL RESEARCH caused mum Rhian Thompson to become a converted vaccine recipient.

The 32-year-old was initially hesitant about having the jab because she was pregnant. But she changed her mind.

“By the time it was my turn to get the vaccine, I was pregnant with Finley, who’s now four months old. The world didn’t feel like a particularly scary place then. Cases were lower, we were coming into summer and I felt quite confident I could probably avoid situations and people.

“My daughter Evie, who’s three, wasn’t in nursery. I work from home running my own children’s wear business and I could meet people outside. So I thought I could manage my risk until October, which was when the baby was due.”

Clear advice from an immunologist at the charity ‘Pregnant Then Screwed’ led Rhian to alter her stance. “That gave me the confidence to go for it. I went to have my first vaccine in July. I was due to have my second in October but, coincidentally, I went into early labour on that day.

“Although I was only single-jabbed when I gave birth, I’ve now had two vaccines and the booster.”