Is It Safe to Travel After Getting Vaccinated?
After several months of waiting, we finally have a vaccine that can help prevent the coronavirus infections. For some, it’s the light at the end of the tunnel. While mass roll out of the vaccine is yet to happen, it’s good that we already have something to look forward to. With the right distribution plan, it could happen in a few months.
Some people were on the front row of getting vaccinated. Among them are seniors and healthcare workers. Once more people start to get vaccinated, the next question is if it’s safe to travel.
To be fully vaccinated, one should have two doses of the vaccine. It should also be within a span of a few weeks. According to clinical trials, the vaccine is effective by up to 90% in some cases. They have also received an emergency approval from the government officials. Therefore, when it comes to safety, these vaccines are somewhat reliable. While we are here to see what would happen after the first group of people got vaccinated, it will most likely be positive. Apart from some allergies, those who took the vaccine generally didn’t suffer from serious side effects.
Is it safe to travel right away?
Perhaps, once the results of the mass roll out are out, it’s easier to decide if traveling is safe. If most people who got the vaccine didn’t get infected, it means that the vaccines are working. It has only been a few weeks since the first group of people get vaccinated. Give it a month or so before you decide to travel if you are already vaccinated.
It would also be better if you completed both shots before you decide if you can go on a trip. Besides, several places are still on a lockdown right now, and are still plenty of travel restrictions. The good thing is that you now have a card that tells everyone that you have been vaccinated. It’s easier for you to go to different places and visit establishments.
Follow health guidelines
While you’re in a better position to travel because of the vaccine, it doesn’t mean you can fully relax. You should still follow health protocols. Ask your medical care providers about what you need to do in order to stay healthy and safe while traveling. Wearing a mask is one of them. When you’re in the middle of the crowd, it still helps if you wear a mask. The results of the clinical trials didn’t indicate if the subjects wore mask after getting vaccinated. It means that if they didn’t get sick, it’s not only due to the vaccine, but because they practiced health and safety measures. Also, if it’s possible that you can still transmit the virus even if you don’t have symptoms, it’s better to wear a mask. It prevents others around you from getting infected.
If you already want to travel because it’s been a while, that’s understandable. However, you need to always consider your safety, and the people around you. Try to wait for a while before planning your first trip.
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