Short Wave Celebrate The Holidays Safely This Pandemic
Nov 23, 2021
Alison Aubrey, an NPR correspondent, shares crucial insights on safely navigating holiday gatherings during the pandemic. She discusses the rise in COVID-19 cases and the importance of protective measures, especially for vulnerable seniors. Vaccination, masking, and handwashing become pivotal themes. The conversation also highlights the need for testing before large gatherings. With millions traveling, Aubrey emphasizes balancing joy with caution, ensuring everyone can celebrate together safely.
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Protecting Elders
- To protect elders, ensure everyone at gatherings is vaccinated and boosted if eligible.
- This minimizes the risk of infection and transmission.
Breakthrough Infection Risk
- Breakthrough infections can occur even with vaccination.
- Older adults and immunocompromised individuals remain at higher risk, especially those over 80.
Booster Benefits
- Get a booster shot as soon as you are eligible.
- Boosters increase protection quickly, especially important during indoor holiday gatherings.