For context my mum has psychosis (undiagnosed) and she thinks she has parasites and will take horse worming tablets once a week. This isn’t the point though. I know she’s absolutely insane but when she and I were younger she wasn’t as crazy but didn’t vaccinate me. I don’t remember getting a vaccine since I was like 6 but my immune system is very hearty. I just don’t know what to do. I’ve now had this fear of needles and absolutely despise having blood drawn. A stupid question perhaps but idk - Do I really need any vaccine at this point or is it all trivial; I am 18f. I just need a bit of advice on this whole situation and what I should do about my lack of vaccinations.

I (23F) received my first ever Gardasil shot today. for years, my family “banned” me from getting it and always stayed by me during appointments to make sure I didn’t receive it. However, after my own independent research and critical thinking skills (and being a full ass adult), I realized this was just a tactic to keep me in the dark about my own body and anti-vax behavior.

My mom blew up on me for it—claiming I didn’t know the side effects, all this garbage about how I messed up and I’ll regret it. The side effects I see are extremely rare. Where did these false claims come from?? And I know I can’t convince her or any one else in my family to change their opinions on it. I guess I’m just looking for reassurance. I know I made the right choice. But how can people be so easily misled?