Will The COVID-19 Vaccine Keep You From Spreading The Virus To Others?
COVID-19Common questionWill the COVID-19 vaccine keep you from spreading the virus to others?COVID-19 vaccines can reduce the risk of people spreading the virus that causes COVID-19. Getting everyone ages 5 years and older vaccinated can help the entire family, including siblings who are not eligible for vaccination and family members who may be at risk of getting very sick if they are infected.
Do we still need to wear a mask after getting a COVID-19 vaccine?
See full answerAfter you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, take these steps to protect yourself and others:• In general, you do not need to wear a mask in outdoor settings.• If you are in an area with high numbers of COVID-19 cases, consider wearing a mask in crowded outdoor settings and when you are in close contact with others who are not fully vaccinated.• If you have a condition or taking medications that weaken your immune system, you may not be fully protected even if you are fully vaccin
Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 Vaccination
Does Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine stop the spread of the disease?
Most vaccines that protect from viral illnesses also reduce transmission of the virus that causes the disease by those who are vaccinated. While it is hoped this will be the case, the scientific community does not yet know if the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine will reduce such transmission.
Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions
Does the COVID-19 vaccine prevent transmission?
Evidence suggests the U.S. COVID-19 vaccination program has substantially reduced the burden of disease in the United States by preventing serious illness in fully vaccinated people and interrupting chains of transmission.
Science Brief: COVID-19 Vaccines and Vaccination
What exactly does the COVID-19 vaccine do to the body?
COVID-19 vaccines help our bodies develop immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19 without us having to get the illness.
Understanding How COVID-19 Vaccines Work