A huge huge thank you to Black Doctors' Consortium for giving COVID vaccines to home bound patients in Philadelphia!
When I call to register my patients who have not yet been vaccinated, their staff is always very friendly and professional.
#housecallmedicine #COVIDvaccine #blackdoctorsconsortium #conciergemedicine
I am constantly hearing people comment with excitement that they don't have to wear their masks after they are vaccinated for COVID19. This is false! The CDC still recommends that masks be worn by all people, no matter their vaccination status.
Here's why:
1. The current vaccines only protect the individual from the SARS-COV2 strain. A mask can protect from newer strains that are being identified, some of which are more contagious.
2. No vaccine is 100% effective!
3. Vaccinated patients can still spread the virus to others.
Unfortunately, masks are here to stay. We still need to protect each other, protect our most vulnerable and not let our guard down. Vaccinated patients should certainly feel relieved that they are much less likely to get sick from SARS-COV2, but they still need to do their part to protect others.
PLEASE, WEAR YOUR MASK!
Dr. Pluta
Welcome to my Schuylkill Medical Associates blog!
I confess that I have never blogged before, nor am I very adept at social media, but I am going to do my best! I will post things related to house call medicine, geriatrics, COVID and maybe even throw in a few pictures of my pup who makes everyone smile!
I love what I do and hope that my enthusiasm shows through.
From my home to yours,
Dr. Pluta
