Getting Answers: visiting those who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 – WKOW

MADISON (WKOW) -- As more Wisconsinites receive a COVID-19 vaccination, the topic of when its safe to visit family and friends comes up frequently.

Its a good question, according to UW Health's Dr. Matt Anderson. But there is no easy answer.

The COVID-19 vaccine protects most individuals from contracting the virus, and for those few who do still become infected it protects them from more serious illness, he said. Unfortunately, its uncertain whether the vaccines protect someone from being a carrier of the virus, so there is still a risk of infecting those who visit or of contracting the virus themselves.

Before planning a visit its important to have an honest conversation about it in advance to make sure everyone understands the risks. At this time, the safest thing to do is refrain from visiting those outside your household. However, here are a few things to consider when weighing a visit to someone who has been vaccinated:

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