I’m Fully Vaccinated. Is It Safe to Socialize Again?

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After you’ve been fully vaccinated, experts say there are several things to consider before you begin socializing with others again during the pandemic. Alvarez / Getty Images
  • Experts say it’s safe for two people who have been vaccinated to spend time together indoors, but several factors need to be considered.
  • The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines each take 2 weeks after the second dose to reach maximum protection. For the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, it’s 4 weeks.
  • People who have been vaccinated still need to wear a mask and practice social or physical distancing in public.

As more Americans get vaccinated against COVID-19 each day, a number of questions about what activities are — and aren’t safe — for individuals to partake in have arisen.

If you and a friend are both vaccinated, for example, is it a good idea to spend time together indoors without a mask on?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced the first set of public health recommendations for fully vaccinated people. But like with many issues regarding safety during the pandemic, experts say there are still several factors to weigh.

Source: healthline