What You Should Know About COVID-19 Variants and Vaccinations
August 1, 2021 | Canada
COVID-19 vaccines are very effective and can protect you from severe effects of more contagious variants such as the Delta variant. Vaccines can protect you from serious disease and hospitalization.
Once you have been vaccinated, you are largely, yet not completely protected from the virus. You could still get infected, suffer mild or moderate symptoms, and you can still carry the virus and infect others. It is critical that everyone who is eligible take the vaccine, in full doses, and as soon as possible, including children over the age of 12 years. In order for the vaccine to be effective, it is important to complete all doses required, and you are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after your second dose in a two-dose series, or two weeks after your single-dose vaccine.
It is advisable to take the vaccines offered in your jurisdiction, as they have been approved by your local health authority. It may be better to take the vaccines that are currently being offered and not wait for a preferred vaccine to be made available.
Remember to wear your mask, practice good hygiene, avoid uncontrolled crowds and public places, and maintain physical distance from those who are not from your household or those who may not yet have been vaccinated. It is also advisable to not travel to countries with high rates of COVID-19, particularly the Delta variant.
We ask that you continue to remain vigilant and follow the prescribed safety measures until a large number of the people in your community get vaccinated.
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