5 Reasons to Wear a Mask Even After You're Vaccinated

[Arkansas Granny]

As an emergency physician, Dr. Eugenia South was in the first group of people to receive a covid vaccine. She received her second dose last week — even before President-elect Joe Biden.

Yet South said she’s in no rush to throw away her face mask.

“I honestly don’t think I’ll ever go without a mask at work again,” said South, faculty director of the Urban Health Lab at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. “I don’t think I’ll ever feel safe doing that.”

And although covid vaccines are highly effective, South plans to continue wearing her mask outside the hospital as well.

Health experts say there are good reasons to follow her example.

https://khn.org/news/article/5-reasons-to-wear-a-mask-even-after-youre-vaccinated/

Very good article with some points I haven't heard before.

[dalton99a]

1. A must read.

[Initech]

2. So there won't be a time when we won't have to wear masks anymore?

[Mariana]

4. The story doesn't say that, or anything like it. nt.

[Laffy Kat]

3. After vaccinations you can still become infected and you can still shed the virus.

The vaccine keeps you from getting sick, but not from becoming infected. I'll wear my mask from now on, too. The Japanese have been masking-up for years.

[dchill]

5. 2. Vaccines don't provide immediate protection.

Seems pertinent.

[bottomofthehill]

9. The protection is not instantaneous.

There are 21 days between the first and second shit if you have the Pfizer vaccine longer with moderna and then another 10 plus days to reach the maximum benefit.

[dchill]

10. Yes. As people are finding out the hard way.

[bottomofthehill]

12. I am one of those people.

Kept masked up, washed up with soap and water, used hand sanitizer until at times I could taste it, but when you are in a crowded area with mask deniers, no matter how much you try to protect yourself, you can catch Covid.

[Auggie]

6. It's been 10 months since my last cold

Masks, social distancing, and lots of hand washing. I’m all in.

[Arkansas Granny]

8. I've never worn masks before this year, but with lots of hand washing I haven't had

a cold in over 4 years. I'm a believer.

[Auggie]

19. Wow -- impressive

Let's hear for it hand washing!

[jmbar2]

7. Good info - thanks for posting

[Towlie]

11. Great info!

 
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I posted about how your risk of getting infected is a mathematical function of the efficacy of the vaccine you've received along with your local daily rate of new cases, but most readers didn't get it.

[DBoon]

13. Not just Covid - protects against other infections and allergies as well

Valley Fever is one:

Valley fever is a fungal lung infection that can be devastating. Learning about Valley fever can help you and your doctor recognize the symptoms early.

Valley fever is an infection caused by a fungus that lives in the soil. About 10,000 cases are reported in the United States each year, mostly from Arizona and California. Valley fever can be misdiagnosed because its symptoms are similar to those of other illnesses. Here are some important things to know about Valley fever, also called coccidioidomycosis.

as well as particulate matter in air pollution.

[samnsara]

17. dogs get that as well.....

[AwakeAtLast]

14. I got my vaccine today

I don't want to give up my mask because in 23 years of teaching, this is the first year I haven't been prescribed antibiotics, gotten the flu, or lost my voice.

[Disaffected]

15. Another reason:

In Alberta there has not been a single documented case of influenza this season - a remarkable situation IMO. And, due to all the mask wearing and social distancing measures etc in place for Covid protection.

Personally, I suspect I will be wearing a mask in future during flu season, Covid vaccine or not.

[samnsara]

16. im going to keep wearing mine. I think there will be enough people doing the same that I...

..wont feel out of place. Ive got such a nice collection, they are my latest accessory!

Even my dentist said shes going to continue wearing hers.

[spinbaby]

18. I plan to switch to different masks

After I get vaccinated, I plan to switch from N95 masks to cute cloth masks.