According to the most recent statistics from Our World in Data, at the time of this blog post, over 171 million vaccination doses have been administered. This count refers to the total single doses given and does not break down the doses for people who received multiple doses.
Currently, there are three recommended vaccines available in the United States that are authorized to prevent COVID-19. The three are Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen. Clinical trial settings have proven that all three vaccines are effective at preventing COVID-19. All three vaccines when administered help to protect people from getting sick with COVID-19 and or causing people around them to become infected.
After vaccination, it takes about two weeks for the body to build up protection. If the body has not built up complete protection, it is possible for some people to still get sick. According to the CDC, being vaccinated can help people from getting seriously ill. This is based on their clinical studies.
People who have been vaccinated can start to do things they were not able to do because of the pandemic but are advised to still take the necessary precautions. They should still wear a mask, keep 6 feet apart distance, and avoid large crowds. Another thing that a fully vaccinated person can do is to visit the homes of other people who are fully vaccinated without a mask. A vaccinated person can also travel domestically without quarantining after travel. Vaccinated people should still avoid medium or large crowd gatherings.
The CDC also advises that until there are more facts known about this pandemic, vaccinated people should still take as many precautions as recommended to ensure the safety of themselves and others.
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To be honest, I have yet to receive the vaccine myself. I cautious about all of this at first. The correct measures were taken and all recommended actions were followed. Now, due to ignorance, a covid strain has mutated to more likely affect individuals alike me. Now my whole stance on the vaccine matter has no choice but to change. It’s only best for us all to get vaccinated. What all could you really accomplish if we are never on the same page?