CDC releases new guidelines for people who had COVID vaccinations

Posted by Merry, Alumni Mentor @merpreb, Mar 8, 2021

Hi everyone- I just received announcements of CDC's new guidelines for people who have had vaccinations.

When You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated: How to Protect Yourself and Others

Below is just a summary of these guidelines.

The CDC defines people who are fully vaccinated as those who are two weeks past their second dose of the Moderna and Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine or two weeks past a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. People who are vaccinated are protected and there is growing evidence that they don't spread Covid-19, but scientists are still trying to understand how long vaccine protection lasts. "The level of precautions taken should be determined by the characteristics of the unvaccinated people, who remain unprotected against Covid-19," the guidelines said.

The CDC says fully vaccinated people can:

  • Visit other vaccinated people indoors without masks or physical distancing.
  • Visit indoors with unvaccinated people from a single household without masks or physical distancing if the unvaccinated people are at low risk for severe disease.
  • Skip quarantine and testing if exposed to someone who has Covid-19 but is asymptomatic.

My first vaccine is next Sunday. How many of you are still waiting for your first one?

Interested in more discussions like this? Go to the Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 Support Group.

@peach414144

I again thank you but: (Fast reader) Truly no information. Must be they need more experience with the vaccinations to get back the data needed for answers. Back to worrying or if should I take the vaccine. Must get my paperwork in order.

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@peach414144 Well, peach, I can add a few cents to this question. I have sarcoid, since age 40, in remission then with extreme steroid therapy. It attacked my lungs and has been back for numerous visits through the years. I am currently using steroid eye drops for sarcoid in the eyes. I have multiple chronic illnesses, other autoimmune diseases with nothing out of control at this moment, thankfully.

But, I was on the Mayo list for the Moderna vaccine in January, the first day available. I got both shots at Mayo in Jan/Feb and am still alive. I had no side effects after the first shot, other than pure joy and elation. I was a bit non-pulsed that they were giving shots based on morbidity w/covid 19...that gave me pause, to realize I really am a pretty sick puppy.

The second shot was a quite different story. After a few hours, my arm began throbbing with the normal shot reactions. I developed every side effect that has by now been mentioned - extreme fatigue, headache, severe aching all over my body-bones/muscles/skin ...every inch hurt, strong low-grade fever, chills, very ill...But I reminded myself that this was a good thing, that my body was fighting back and making lots of antibodies. I crawled back into bed that 2nd day, slept, sweat profusely, fever broke and I got better.

I'm determined I will not get covid 19. Have been since last March when we began this ridiculous, crazy journey of so many losses and requirements and so many changes in all our lives. Took it very seriously, but it hasn't controlled my life. Now, with this vaccination in my body, I think I have improved my chances greatly. I had many reasons to fear the vaccine, but I will not be afraid of this virus!

I think fear is a dangerous emotion to allow to control me. Therefore, I will control it. I will wash my hands, stay 3-6 feet from most folks, wear one of my plethara of stylish and not so stylish masks....with a filter inserted, I still have my groceries and meds delivered, buy too much on-line, live an isolated life, still don't go to church but do participate on zoom or website, generally socialize with folks at Mayo Clinic! That's where I do some walking in the hallways between buildings, with my walker and enjoy the exercise inside like that. Surrounded by people, living, breathing human beings.....so, I'm not alone.

But, let me tell you this, peach, this ends soon for me. I will not allow anyone to continue to control my life now that I have and so many others have rec'd the vaccines and developed antibodies. I will begin to add life, renovation begins in my bathrooms this week.....again and will be finished. I'm lining up the work to get it done in good order but beginning now. I will go to the grocery store again soon, to lunch with friends. I will live again~

Yep! But, I'll continue to be thoughtful, safe and consider both my and other's safety. Wish you well in your decision.....we make decisions that are best for us based on the facts we gather. We are in charge of us! It took me years to learn that fact and act on it. Now, it seems to be a cornerstone of my life philosophy.

Blessings to you on this crazy journey we're living.....elizabeth

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@ess77

@peach414144 Well, peach, I can add a few cents to this question. I have sarcoid, since age 40, in remission then with extreme steroid therapy. It attacked my lungs and has been back for numerous visits through the years. I am currently using steroid eye drops for sarcoid in the eyes. I have multiple chronic illnesses, other autoimmune diseases with nothing out of control at this moment, thankfully.

But, I was on the Mayo list for the Moderna vaccine in January, the first day available. I got both shots at Mayo in Jan/Feb and am still alive. I had no side effects after the first shot, other than pure joy and elation. I was a bit non-pulsed that they were giving shots based on morbidity w/covid 19...that gave me pause, to realize I really am a pretty sick puppy.

The second shot was a quite different story. After a few hours, my arm began throbbing with the normal shot reactions. I developed every side effect that has by now been mentioned - extreme fatigue, headache, severe aching all over my body-bones/muscles/skin ...every inch hurt, strong low-grade fever, chills, very ill...But I reminded myself that this was a good thing, that my body was fighting back and making lots of antibodies. I crawled back into bed that 2nd day, slept, sweat profusely, fever broke and I got better.

I'm determined I will not get covid 19. Have been since last March when we began this ridiculous, crazy journey of so many losses and requirements and so many changes in all our lives. Took it very seriously, but it hasn't controlled my life. Now, with this vaccination in my body, I think I have improved my chances greatly. I had many reasons to fear the vaccine, but I will not be afraid of this virus!

I think fear is a dangerous emotion to allow to control me. Therefore, I will control it. I will wash my hands, stay 3-6 feet from most folks, wear one of my plethara of stylish and not so stylish masks....with a filter inserted, I still have my groceries and meds delivered, buy too much on-line, live an isolated life, still don't go to church but do participate on zoom or website, generally socialize with folks at Mayo Clinic! That's where I do some walking in the hallways between buildings, with my walker and enjoy the exercise inside like that. Surrounded by people, living, breathing human beings.....so, I'm not alone.

But, let me tell you this, peach, this ends soon for me. I will not allow anyone to continue to control my life now that I have and so many others have rec'd the vaccines and developed antibodies. I will begin to add life, renovation begins in my bathrooms this week.....again and will be finished. I'm lining up the work to get it done in good order but beginning now. I will go to the grocery store again soon, to lunch with friends. I will live again~

Yep! But, I'll continue to be thoughtful, safe and consider both my and other's safety. Wish you well in your decision.....we make decisions that are best for us based on the facts we gather. We are in charge of us! It took me years to learn that fact and act on it. Now, it seems to be a cornerstone of my life philosophy.

Blessings to you on this crazy journey we're living.....elizabeth

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Elizabeth - Well said - I just posted a similar thread - https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/post-vaccine-covid-fear-a-different-way-to-look-at-the-world/
We all need to start thinking about "life after Covid"
Sue

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@ess77

@peach414144 Well, peach, I can add a few cents to this question. I have sarcoid, since age 40, in remission then with extreme steroid therapy. It attacked my lungs and has been back for numerous visits through the years. I am currently using steroid eye drops for sarcoid in the eyes. I have multiple chronic illnesses, other autoimmune diseases with nothing out of control at this moment, thankfully.

But, I was on the Mayo list for the Moderna vaccine in January, the first day available. I got both shots at Mayo in Jan/Feb and am still alive. I had no side effects after the first shot, other than pure joy and elation. I was a bit non-pulsed that they were giving shots based on morbidity w/covid 19...that gave me pause, to realize I really am a pretty sick puppy.

The second shot was a quite different story. After a few hours, my arm began throbbing with the normal shot reactions. I developed every side effect that has by now been mentioned - extreme fatigue, headache, severe aching all over my body-bones/muscles/skin ...every inch hurt, strong low-grade fever, chills, very ill...But I reminded myself that this was a good thing, that my body was fighting back and making lots of antibodies. I crawled back into bed that 2nd day, slept, sweat profusely, fever broke and I got better.

I'm determined I will not get covid 19. Have been since last March when we began this ridiculous, crazy journey of so many losses and requirements and so many changes in all our lives. Took it very seriously, but it hasn't controlled my life. Now, with this vaccination in my body, I think I have improved my chances greatly. I had many reasons to fear the vaccine, but I will not be afraid of this virus!

I think fear is a dangerous emotion to allow to control me. Therefore, I will control it. I will wash my hands, stay 3-6 feet from most folks, wear one of my plethara of stylish and not so stylish masks....with a filter inserted, I still have my groceries and meds delivered, buy too much on-line, live an isolated life, still don't go to church but do participate on zoom or website, generally socialize with folks at Mayo Clinic! That's where I do some walking in the hallways between buildings, with my walker and enjoy the exercise inside like that. Surrounded by people, living, breathing human beings.....so, I'm not alone.

But, let me tell you this, peach, this ends soon for me. I will not allow anyone to continue to control my life now that I have and so many others have rec'd the vaccines and developed antibodies. I will begin to add life, renovation begins in my bathrooms this week.....again and will be finished. I'm lining up the work to get it done in good order but beginning now. I will go to the grocery store again soon, to lunch with friends. I will live again~

Yep! But, I'll continue to be thoughtful, safe and consider both my and other's safety. Wish you well in your decision.....we make decisions that are best for us based on the facts we gather. We are in charge of us! It took me years to learn that fact and act on it. Now, it seems to be a cornerstone of my life philosophy.

Blessings to you on this crazy journey we're living.....elizabeth

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Thank you for your experiences with the Covid shot. So,,,,,,when I go for the first shot this Friday the second (at lease I beat the April Fools day) I will remember this and if and when I suffer from the shot I will hang on (also fir the second shot. I will say to myself fight, fight for you have given me hope. Thank you for this many, many times. HOPE is the way to go. Thank you Elizabeth. Peach

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@peach414144

Thank you for your experiences with the Covid shot. So,,,,,,when I go for the first shot this Friday the second (at lease I beat the April Fools day) I will remember this and if and when I suffer from the shot I will hang on (also fir the second shot. I will say to myself fight, fight for you have given me hope. Thank you for this many, many times. HOPE is the way to go. Thank you Elizabeth. Peach

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@peach414144 Oh, peach....congratulations! You're taking control of your covid life! It's quite a journey, isn't it? I pray you will have a good experience with the vaccine....my son is getting his vaccine this Thursday, April 1st!!! Not being superstitious....I'll be thinking of you and stay in touch. Let us know how you do. Blessings to you. elizabeth

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@ess77

@peach414144 Oh, peach....congratulations! You're taking control of your covid life! It's quite a journey, isn't it? I pray you will have a good experience with the vaccine....my son is getting his vaccine this Thursday, April 1st!!! Not being superstitious....I'll be thinking of you and stay in touch. Let us know how you do. Blessings to you. elizabeth

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Thank you again. This might not be the correct place too bring this up but: Why are the doctors not addressing the issues of bladder cancer? My pain is real. My opinion is because of my advanced age. And no one wants to go through a cystectomy. Still, an explanation is needed as I suffer with another and more difficult pain. This makes the patient doubt oneself and brings on a depression with the added pains. Not a mentally healthy way to go. (This condition has brought on Sepsis which I have fought off but still have the pain). There is much more about this. At least some sort of an explanation.

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@peach414144

Thank you again. This might not be the correct place too bring this up but: Why are the doctors not addressing the issues of bladder cancer? My pain is real. My opinion is because of my advanced age. And no one wants to go through a cystectomy. Still, an explanation is needed as I suffer with another and more difficult pain. This makes the patient doubt oneself and brings on a depression with the added pains. Not a mentally healthy way to go. (This condition has brought on Sepsis which I have fought off but still have the pain). There is much more about this. At least some sort of an explanation.

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It is probably not the right place, but I wanted to respond anyway. My husband, who has not been a smoker, came down with bladder cancer. We have no idea why. He had a tumor removed. Thankfully, that was all that was necessary at the time. No chemo. He was age 64 at the time. However, he had to get the scopes every four months, Tehran every six months.

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@emily75

It is probably not the right place, but I wanted to respond anyway. My husband, who has not been a smoker, came down with bladder cancer. We have no idea why. He had a tumor removed. Thankfully, that was all that was necessary at the time. No chemo. He was age 64 at the time. However, he had to get the scopes every four months, Tehran every six months.

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Check out this group on Connect. You will find others to talk to: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/kidney-conditions/

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@emily75

It is probably not the right place, but I wanted to respond anyway. My husband, who has not been a smoker, came down with bladder cancer. We have no idea why. He had a tumor removed. Thankfully, that was all that was necessary at the time. No chemo. He was age 64 at the time. However, he had to get the scopes every four months, Tehran every six months.

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Hi @emily75, you can connect with others talking about Bladder Cancer in the Cancer group here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/cancer/

Here are a few discussions you can join (or start new discussion).
- Stage 1 Bladder Cancer/Gemcitabine https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/stage-1-bladder-cancergemcitabine/
- BCG For Bladder Cancer: Anyone got experience to share? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/bcg-for-bladder-cancer/
- Anyone dealing with ckd and bladder cancer. https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/anyone-dealing-with-ckd-and-bladder-cancer/

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@peach414144

Thank you again. This might not be the correct place too bring this up but: Why are the doctors not addressing the issues of bladder cancer? My pain is real. My opinion is because of my advanced age. And no one wants to go through a cystectomy. Still, an explanation is needed as I suffer with another and more difficult pain. This makes the patient doubt oneself and brings on a depression with the added pains. Not a mentally healthy way to go. (This condition has brought on Sepsis which I have fought off but still have the pain). There is much more about this. At least some sort of an explanation.

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@peach414144, am I understanding correctly that it is suspected that you may have bladder cancer? If you wish to speak with others who have had bladder cancer, please join the discussions in the Cancer Group here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/cancer/

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@jeffdavis0617

I have a question for you. I received my second dose of Moderna on February 9th. I just had a blood draw for antibodies. The results showed "Nonreactive". I am still waiting to speak with the doctor to find out for sure, but my guess is I have no antibodies. I am a Kidney Transplant patient (Nov. 2006) and am immunosuppressed. Would it be safe to go visit my grandkids? Thank you.

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I would definitely speak to your doctor about this.

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