Introduction
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live our lives, and it’s important to stay informed about the latest developments. Even if you’ve been vaccinated, you can still catch the virus. In this article, we’ll discuss how you can catch COVID even if you’re vaccinated and provide tips on how to stay safe. We’ll also discuss the importance of eating the right foods to help protect yourself from the virus. By following the advice in this article, you can help protect yourself and your loved ones from the virus.
Here’s How You Can Catch COVID Even If You’re Vaccinated — Eat This Not That
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we live our lives, and the introduction of vaccines has been a major step forward in the fight against the virus. However, it is important to remember that even if you have been vaccinated, you can still catch the virus.
The most important thing to remember is that the vaccine does not provide 100% protection against the virus. It is estimated that the vaccine is around 95% effective, meaning that there is still a chance that you can catch the virus even if you have been vaccinated.
The best way to protect yourself is to continue to follow the same safety measures that you have been following since the start of the pandemic. This includes wearing a face mask, washing your hands regularly, and avoiding large gatherings. Additionally, it is important to be mindful of what you eat and drink, as certain foods and drinks can increase your risk of catching the virus.
For example, eating raw or undercooked foods can increase your risk of catching the virus, as these foods can contain the virus. Additionally, eating foods that are high in sugar can weaken your immune system, making it easier for the virus to take hold. It is also important to avoid drinking alcohol, as this can also weaken your immune system.
By following these simple steps, you can help to protect yourself from catching the virus, even if you have been vaccinated. Remember, the vaccine is not 100% effective, so it is important to continue to take the necessary precautions to protect yourself and those around you.
The COVID vaccine can drastically decrease your risk of getting the virus, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t get COVID. Breakthrough cases are happening and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “COVID-19 vaccines are effective at preventing infection, serious illness, and death. Most people who get COVID-19 are unvaccinated. However, since vaccines are not 100% effective at preventing infection, some people who are fully vaccinated will still get COVID-19. This is called a breakthrough infection. Even when people who are fully vaccinated develop symptoms of COVID-19, they tend to be less severe than in people who are unvaccinated.” Eat This, Not That! Health spoke with experts who explain why people who are vaccinated can get COVID and the most likely ways of getting the virus. Read on—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had COVID.
Dr. Ramzi Yacoub (PharmD), SingleCare Chief Pharmacy Officer says,”Vaccines are the best form of protection against severe cases of COVID-19, however, they’re not 100% effective in preventing you from contracting the virus. One of the reasons is due to the number of new variants that are currently in circulation. The current COVID-19 vaccines were developed based on earlier variants and are less effective on the newer variants. As new variants emerge, vaccine manufacturers will continue to develop vaccines against these variants in order to keep up with what is in circulation. For the flu vaccine, every year a different vaccine is created based on the predicted strains that will be in circulation for that upcoming flu season. We may need to develop a similar process where the COVID-19 vaccine manufactures adapt the development of the vaccine based on the most common variant in circulation. However, it will be more difficult for the COVID vaccine vs. the flu due to it not being seasonal at this point.”
Erica Susky, an Infection Control Practitioner (ICP) in hospital epidemiology reveals, “The most preventable risk factor of acquiring severe COVID-19 is to be unvaccinated or partially vaccinated. For these people at risk, it is simply a matter of getting their full course of COVID-19 vaccines as soon as possible.”
Susky says, “If one is not comfortable with the risks of acquiring COVID-19, either for the disruption it may cause to their lives or for their health risks, they should wear a mask indoors to offer some protection from coming in contact with others who may not be wearing a mask. For those who do not like wearing masks, they should certainly wear them to protect others if they feel a little under the weather as they may have COVID-19 or at the very least another respiratory virus. Ideally, everyone should wear masks indoors as it protects all those around them; the pandemic is not over yet.”
Susky reminds us, “One should avoid crowds, SARS-CoV-2 spreads from person to person. The less people one comes into contact with means a smaller chance of being exposed to someone with COVID-19. Attending outdoor events carry less risk than indoor events. Greater air circulation and air exchanges dilutes the virus as it would not indoors. This will get much easier as we emerge into summer.”
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Susky states, “If one does go indoors, they should wear a medical grade or a N95 mask. There are also masks combined with eye protection to cover all portals of entry of SARS-CoV-2 of one’s face (eyes, nose, and mouth). Frequent hand washing helps to prevent acquiring a viral illness as contaminated hands can bring a virus to the portals of entry in one’s face. Though it may not prevent someone from getting COVID-19, it will help immensely from getting severe COVID-19 is to get one’s full course of COVID-19 vaccine, which is three doses for most people now.”
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Dr. Kunal Gurav, M.D., FACC, MBA, ChenMed Medical Director of Cardiology and Regional Chief Clinical Officer for Dedicated Senior Medical Centers in Missouri and Tennessee explains, “One of the most dangerous locations for coronavirus infections is hospitals, which are so important for acute medical care and so inappropriate for routine medical care that is much better handled by primary care physicians – especially those using a combination of telemedicine and in-person appointments to rigorously manage virus exposure during high-infection periods for COVID-19. Everyone should make it a priority to have a strong relationship with easy access to a primary care provider.”
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Follow the public health fundamentals and help end this pandemic, no matter where you live—get vaccinated or boosted ASAP; if you live in an area with low vaccination rates, wear an N95 face mask, don’t travel, social distance, avoid large crowds, don’t go indoors with people you’re not sheltering with (especially in bars), practice good hand hygiene, and to protect your life and the lives of others, don’t visit any of these 35 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch COVID.