MADISON, Wis. — State and federal health officials have recently eased masking regulations for fully vaccinated people, but there are still plenty of people who aren’t yet, or can’t be vaccinated.
So, what should they do?
Dr. Matt Anderson, senior medical director at UW Health, said those still vulnerable to COVID-19 should continue to follow the public health guidance that has gotten them through the bulk of the pandemic so far.
“The authorized COVID-19 vaccines are working extremely well, as evidenced by the loosening of COVID-19 public health restrictions, but we all must be cognizant of the fact that many in our lives are not vaccinated,” Dr. Anderson said.
Children 11 years old and younger, people with compromised immune systems, and people who have decided not to get vaccinated are still at risk of contracting the coronavirus.
Dr. Anderson said masking in public, maintaining social distancing, avoiding large public gatherings, staying home as much as possible and quarantining if ill are proven ways to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Ultimately though, Dr. Anderson said the best way to protect those who can’t get vaccinated is for people who can, to get their COVID-19 vaccine.
“COVID-19 vaccines are free and accessible at many locations, and all three authorized in the United States have been proven safe and effective with real world data,” he said. “If you want to resume more normal activities and protect those still vulnerable in this pandemic, please get vaccinated.”
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