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Can I Still Get & Spread COVID-19 After Getting Vaccinated? Yes, You Can

Mira Research Team
Mira Research Team9 Feb 2021
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Quick Digest

  • Vaccinations are an essential part of ending the COVID-19 pandemic. While you may have finished your vaccination series, wearing a face covering, practicing social distancing, and washing your hands with soap and water is still essential to maintaining your health and the health of those around you.
  • Despite receiving the vaccine, it is still possible that you contract the coronavirus due to the lag time it takes your body to build immunity. There have been numerous instances where vaccinated individuals have become infected with COVID-19.
  • Being vaccinated confers a great deal of protection; however, as a general guideline, you should act as if you were not vaccinated.

 

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