By vgreene, 8 January, 2021 Yes Let pts know that they ll still need a mask after vaccination incl after the 2nd dose They ll also need to stay 6 ft away from others while inside in lines to get the vaccine
By vgreene, 8 January, 2021 Do I still need to mask social distance even after I get the full dose of the vaccine
By vgreene, 8 January, 2021 Yes CDC recommends that during the pandemic people wear a mask that covers their nose mouth when in contact w others outside their household when in healthcare facilities when receiving any vaccine incl a COVID 19 vaccine Anyone who has trouble breathing
By vgreene, 8 January, 2021 Nor does the CDC recommend additional booster doses beyond the 2 dose primary series at this time CDC
By vgreene, 8 January, 2021 Limited data are currently available regarding the efficacy of a single dose CDC The FDA s latest guidance continues to emphasize that it s important to complete the 2 dose series as authorized in the EUA to optimize protection minimize public health risk
By vgreene, 8 January, 2021 Encourage pts to enroll in the CDC s free smart phone app called v safe that uses text messaging web surveys to provide personalized health check ins after pts receive a COVID 19 vaccination V safe also reminds pts to get a 2nd dose as needed CDC
By vgreene, 8 January, 2021 Any vaccine administration errors be reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System VAERS CDC
By vgreene, 8 January, 2021 The 21 or 28 day requirement btwn doses for both vaccines is a minimum requirement not a maximum There s no maximum interval btwn the 1st 2nd doses for either vaccine If the 2nd dose administration exceeds 21 days for the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine or 28 day
By vgreene, 8 January, 2021 However CDC says that 2nd doses administered w in a grace period of 4 days earlier than the recommended date for the 2nd dose are considered valid also doses inadvertently administered even earlier than the grace period don t need to be repeated CDC
