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Do you ask people if they are vaccinated?

Rawley said:
Doesn't bother me at all. I'm curious about your thinking. The CDC has said that if you have vaccinated, there is no need for the mask and no need to social distance. So I don't see any need to ask anyone if they have been vaccinated.
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Once they show that I'm at no risk of picking up and transmitting covid to anyone, I'll be happy to take of the mask. Although its been nice not to have picked up colds or flue this year.
 
Rawley said:
Nah. Follow the science. Even the CDC has finally decided to follow the science and told us to take off the ****ing masks and get on with your life.
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...you forgot the "if you are vaccinated " part.
 
Demon said:
Once they show that I'm at no risk of picking up and transmitting covid to anyone, I'll be happy to take of the mask
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Based on several definitive studies they reviewed in the last two weeks, that is their conclusion. No risk of transmission from fully vaccinated persons
 
Callen said:
Based on several definitive studies they reviewed in the last two weeks, that is their conclusion. No risk of transmission from fully vaccinated persons
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I'll check into that, because that's great news if they're sure. Is the info on the CDC website?
 
Callen said:
Based on several definitive studies they reviewed in the last two weeks, that is their conclusion. No risk of transmission from fully vaccinated persons
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Wonder if they will let Joe take off his mask?
 
Callen said:
Based on several definitive studies they reviewed in the last two weeks, that is their conclusion. No risk of transmission from fully vaccinated persons
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I'm curious, what's the CDC's stance on possible variants that are resistant to current vaccines? I'm wondering if they considered that, or if it's something they'd look into more once it becomes more of a threat?
 
Demon said:
Yep, I read that. I also just visited the CDC and it says this:
  • COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of people spreading COVID-19 (Reduces, doesn't eliminate)
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???

If you are fully vaccinated, you can resume activities that you did prior to the pandemic.
Fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance.
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www.cdc.gov

COVID-19 Vaccination

COVID-19 vaccines protect against COVID-19. Get safety info and more.
www.cdc.gov www.cdc.gov

They just announced this today.
 
AJG said:
I'm curious, what's the CDC's stance on possible variants that are resistant to current vaccines? I'm wondering if they considered that, or if it's something they'd look into more once it becomes more of a threat?
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Good question, and I don't want to be the one that finds out.
 
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Josie said:
I thought this was an interesting topic of discussion now that the vaccines are fully rolled out. Do you ask people if they are vaccinated? Do you feel like it's your right to know if someone is vaccinated or not vaccinated? Please discuss below.
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I don't ask but a LOT of my clients seem to feel compelled to tell me how vaccinated they are and I've been asked repeatedly.

I have both liberal (extremely!) and conservative clients that have told me they are uninterested in getting vaccinated as well as both liberal and conservative that are thrilled to have been vaccinated. Personally, I'm fascinated that this disease and potential mitigation measures has become such a political issue.
 
AJG said:
I'm curious, what's the CDC's stance on possible variants that are resistant to current vaccines? I'm wondering if they considered that, or if it's something they'd look into more once it becomes more of a threat?
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They said that their review of several studies shows the vaccine in effective against all known variants.
 
Callen said:
They said that their review of several studies shows the vaccine in effective against all known variants.
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We seem to be getting mixed messages from them: From the CDC website right now.

What We Know​

  • COVID-19 vaccines are effective at preventing COVID-19 disease, especially severe illness and death.
  • COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of people spreading COVID-19.

What We’re Still Learning​

  • How effective the vaccines are against variants of the virus that causes COVID-19. Early data show the vaccines may work against some variants but could be less effective against others.
  • How well the vaccines protect people with weakened immune systems, including people who take immunosuppressive medications.
  • How long COVID-19 vaccines can protect people.
As we know more, CDC will continue to update our recommendations for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people.
 
I'm of the "Don't Ask but Do Tell....Friends." Anyone else? No way. Not even my employer....mostly because I have a co-worker who is hesitant to get it and I don't want them to feel like we have to mask up solely because of them. We're remote with no foreseeable plan to return in-person.

I realize this means I've gotta mask up as long as there's a sign on the door that says so, even though the CDC says not. Private businesses can set their own rules even it means no service to me if I'm not willing to tell. And I'm not.
 
Callen said:
They said that their review of several studies shows the vaccine in effective against all known variants.
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I guess that's fine for now. I'm concerned with the messaging though. People might take it to mean that they're saying masks off forever, and if a vaccine resistant variant does spread and their recommendations change, people might begin calling them out for back tracking and ignore their advice, just like how some people called out Fauci for supposedly back-tracking on his stance on masks.
 
Demon said:
And if you read down to the "What we know" section it says what I posted above. Reduce.
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Seems you're consigning yourself to wearing the mask the rest of your life. That risk will never go to zero. Obviously your choice.

I'm just happy they finally made this announcement. The message the CDC and Biden were sending to everyone with the mask wearing was that the vaccine doesn't work - which drives people not to get it. Someone in the administration finally got some sense.
 
Demon said:
We seem to be getting mixed messages from them: From the CDC website right now.

What We Know​

  • COVID-19 vaccines are effective at preventing COVID-19 disease, especially severe illness and death.
  • COVID-19 vaccines reduce the risk of people spreading COVID-19.

What We’re Still Learning​

  • How effective the vaccines are against variants of the virus that causes COVID-19. Early data show the vaccines may work against some variants but could be less effective against others.
  • How well the vaccines protect people with weakened immune systems, including people who take immunosuppressive medications.
  • How long COVID-19 vaccines can protect people.
As we know more, CDC will continue to update our recommendations for both vaccinated and unvaccinated people.
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It is what they just announced. I can see why they would not update the website pre announcement. Let's see what it says in the next few days.

Edited to correct weird spelling thing.
 
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Lutherf said:
Personally, I'm fascinated that this disease and potential mitigation measures has become such a political issue.
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Well domino one in that equation is the last administration, that are mostly responsible for that.
 
Rawley said:
Seems you're consigning yourself to wearing the mask the rest of your life. That risk will never go to zero. Obviously your choice.

I'm just happy they finally made this announcement. The message the CDC and Biden were sending to everyone with the mask wearing was that the vaccine doesn't work - which drives people not to get it. Someone in the administration finally got some sense.
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I don't think it's because someone "got some sense". I think it's more likely that they were waiting on the results of on going studies, and now that they have data that confirms that masks are redundant because of the protection vaccines offer, they're now ready to update their recommendations.
 
Rawley said:
Seems you're consigning yourself to wearing the mask the rest of your life. That risk will never go to zero. Obviously your choice.

I'm just happy they finally made this announcement. The message the CDC and Biden were sending to everyone with the mask wearing was that the vaccine doesn't work - which drives people not to get it. Someone in the administration finally got some sense.
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Lol. No. I just want a clear message as to whether we can still pass on the virus or not. Whether we're protected from other variants or not. Right now it seems muddled.
 
Callen said:
It is what they just announced. I can see why they would not updstevthgecwebsdite pre announcement. Let's see what it says in the next few days.
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Yeah, I'll keep checking it.
 
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