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JUN 27, 2022Five interesting facts from St. Joseph Health that you should know about your spine.
Read More Additional information about 5 things to know about your spine | St. Joseph HealthFirst and foremost, what does it mean to be fully vaccinated? People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the second dose of a two-dose series –– the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines –– or two weeks after a single-dose vaccine –– the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. According to CDC guidance, fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear face masks or socially distance in most indoor and outdoor settings. This recommendation can be overruled by federal, state, and local regulations, including small businesses and workplace guidelines.
The following recommendations are for non-healthcare settings. Fully vaccinated people can:
While at indoor public spaces, the vaccination status of others or whether they are at increased risk for severe COVID-19 illness is likely unknown. Therefore, fully vaccinated people can choose to continue to wear a well-fitted mask, wash hands often, cover coughs and sneezes, and follow any applicable guidance. Guidance from the CDC shows that receiving the vaccine reduces the risk of spreading COVID-19, as well as preventing serious illness.
While the risk of being infected with COVID-19 is low, any fully vaccinated person experiencing symptoms consistent with the virus should isolate themselves from others and be tested. The fully vaccinated person should inform their healthcare provider of their vaccination status when receiving care for COVID-19 symptoms.
If a fully vaccinated person has been exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19, they do not need to be tested or quarantined following exposure. However, they should still monitor themselves for symptoms up to 14 days after exposure.
One person receiving a COVID-19 vaccine gets us one step closer to achieving herd immunity against the disease. And this puts us one step closer to ending the pandemic.
Sources:
CDC | When You've Been Fully Vaccinated
CDC | Interim Public Health Recommendations For Fully Vaccinated People
Five interesting facts from St. Joseph Health that you should know about your spine.
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