Once I have received the vaccine, do I still need to wear a mask, wash hands and continue social distancing?

Yes. CDC recommends that during the pandemic people practice frequent handwashing, maintain social distancing, and wear a mask that covers their nose and mouth when in contact with others outside your household, when in healthcare facilities, and when receiving any vaccine, including a COVID-19 vaccine. Anyone who has trouble breathing or is unable to remove a mask without assistance should not wear a mask. For more information, visit considerations for wearing masks. There is not enough information currently available to say if or when CDC will stop recommending that people wear masks and avoid close contact with others to help prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Experts need to understand more about the protection that COVID-19 vaccines provide before making that decision. Other factors, including how many people get vaccinated and how the virus is spreading in communities, will also affect this decision.

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1. What phases can currently receive the COVID-19 vaccine?
2. Where can I be vaccinated if I am eligible under the current Phases 1A or 1B?
3. Where can I find a list of vaccine providers?
4. What are important things I should know after being vaccinated?
5. Can I get a vaccine anywhere, in any county or state?
6. Are there differences between the vaccines? If so, what are they?
7. Are these vaccines effective against the new “variant virus” now spreading throughout the country?
8. Are there any side effects to the vaccine? How long do they last?
9. How long does it take for the vaccine to be in full effect?
10. Do you have any protection from the first dose?
11. Once I have received the vaccine, do I still need to wear a mask, wash hands and continue social distancing?
12. After receiving the first dose of vaccine, can I go to a different provider for the second dose?
13. How will I know when to take the second dose of the vaccine?
14. What if a second dose is not available within the suggested time frame? Will it affect the efficacy of the vaccine?
15. Will the vaccine cost anything?
16. What allergies should I be concerned about in connection with the COVID-19 vaccine?
17. Should I still get the vaccine if I already had COVID?