STAYING SAFE, EVEN AFTER GETTING VACCINATED
It’s finally here! Your appointment to receive either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine is today, and you’re probably feeling pretty invincible. Now that the long-awaited end of the pandemic is finally in sight, you’re done with all of this mask-wearing and social distancing, right? Well, not exactly. Getting vaccinated is not a “get out of pandemic free” card. On the contrary, it’s all the more reason for you to continue safeguarding yourself from the virus. Take a moment to go through the following points as you start preparing for your post-vaccine life. First of all, both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines require two shots. The first primes your immune system, and after approximately one month, the second shot gives your immune system that extra boost. Both doses of the vaccine are necessary for maximum protection, and you are not fully vaccinated until you receive that second shot. It’s vital to remain hypervigilant between your appointments as to not put yourself in jeopardy. Add...