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Why You Should Still Wear A Mask And Avoid Crowds After Getting The COVID-19 Vaccine

By Joanne Silberner
Published January 12, 2021 at 2:00 PM MST
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It takes time after vaccination for immunity to the virus to build up, and no vaccine is 100% effective. Plus, scientists don't yet know if the vaccine stops viral spread. Here's what's known so far.

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Joanne Silberner
Joanne Silberner is a health policy correspondent for National Public Radio. She covers medicine, health reform, and changes in the health care marketplace.
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