What being vaccinated against COVID-19 means for me
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Organization: Public Health Agency of Canada
Date published: 2021-06-25
By getting vaccinated, you benefit from the protection you get against COVID-19 and the easing of restrictive measures in your community.
You still need to follow local public health advice in public settings (e.g., workplaces, public transit). Their advice considers community risk levels.
A majority of people in Canada have now had their first shot and many will soon be fully vaccinated. This advice is based on the current state and will be updated as vaccination rates continue to increase and cases decrease.
If you are at risk of more severe disease or outcomes, masking and physical distancing provide additional layers of protection that further reduce your risk in all settings. Your risk is always lower when outside.
Setting or activity (Always follow local guidelines for gatherings and public health measures) |
You are |
You are (i.e. you have received the full series of a vaccine authorized in Canada at least 14 days ago) |
|---|---|---|
Outdoors with a small group of fully vaccinated individuals Such as:
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No mask or physical distancing is necessary if everyone is comfortable with that |
No mask or physical distancing is necessary |
Indoors with a small group of fully vaccinated individuals Such as:
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Consider removing your mask and being physically close to the fully vaccinated individuals if everyone is comfortable with that, and nobody is at risk of more severe disease or outcomes |
No mask or physical distancing is necessary |
Outdoors with people from multiple households who are unvaccinated, partially vaccinated, or their vaccination status is unknown Such as:
|
For now, consider wearing a mask if physical distancing cannot be maintained, especially if you or others are at risk of more severe disease or outcomes |
No mask or physical distancing is necessary |
Indoors with people from multiple households who are unvaccinated, partially vaccinated, or their vaccination status is unknown Such as:
|
Wear a mask and maintain physical distancing Follow the measures put in place by the owner/organizer to reduce the risk of COVID-19 Keep windows and doors open, if possible |
Follow the measures put in place by the owner/organizer to reduce the risk of COVID-19 If you are at risk of more severe disease or outcomes, consider wearing a mask and maintain physical distancing Keep windows and doors open, if possible |
Indoors or outdoors in a large crowd where people are closely gathering Such as:
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Wear a mask Follow the measures put in place by the owner/organizer to reduce the risk of COVID-19 Maintain physical distancing wherever possible Consider only attending events where there are safety plans in place that follow local public health advice |
If you are at risk of more severe disease or outcomes, consider wearing a mask and maintain physical distancing. Even if you are not at risk, you may still consider wearing a mask at an indoor crowded setting Follow the measures put in place by the owner/organizer to reduce the risk of COVID-19 for everyone |
Always follow good practices like washing your hands, covering your coughs and sneezes, improving ventilation. You should not be in close contact with others if you have symptoms that could be COVID-19, even if vaccinated.
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