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