In Episode 23, we discuss the importance of wearing a mask after being vaccinated.

A mask is the single most important mitigating technique to prevent the spread of COVID-19, even after being vaccinated. There are 3 central reasons to continue to wear a mask after being fully vaccinated. There are many variants circulating throughout the US, and as predicted the UK variant will be the dominant mutation in the US very soon. Some variants like the South African and Brazilian variant, the vaccine is less effective as protecting ourselves. Therefore, in order to decrease the ability for these variants to spread, we must continue to wear masks after being fully vaccinated.

The vaccine does not necessarily protect you from experiencing COVID, it will likely help reduce symptoms. By wearing a mask, you could prevent spreading COVID to other populations who have not been vaccinated yet.

Finally, a mask can help prevent the spread of other respiratory droplet illnesses like the influenza that are more common during cold/flu season. We have seen during this Winter 2020, a dramatic decrease in the prevalence of influenza, a large part due to the general population wearing masks.

It is extremely important to wear a mask during the pandemic, especially after being fully vaccinated.

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