You Can Still Get COVID-19 After Vaccination, But You’re Less Likely to Get Sick
The vaccines may not prevent the virus but will protect against serious illness.
COVID-19
Hope is on the horizon, but you still need to wear a mask.
Everyone who wants a vaccine will eventually get one. However, supplies will be limited for several months.
Vaccines are one important tool in our toolkit to fight COVID-19, but we still need to use all of our tools if we hope to end this pandemic. This means it’s still important to adhere to the following safety measures:
- Wear a mask.
- Stay 6 feet apart from others whenever possible.
- Wash your hands.
- Stay home if you’re sick.
Below is additional information on protecting yourself from COVID-19.
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