Yes, for several reasons:
- It is not yet known if the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines can prevent asymptomatic infection and subsequent transmission of the virus.
- The vaccine is not 100% effective.
- Public health measures will be important as long as virus is circulating in the community. There is currently widespread community transmission.
- Vaccines are most effective in reducing virus when combined with public health measures until herd immunity is achieved.
- No one knows you have been vaccinated when you appear in public, and the site of someone failing to wear a mask may cause anxiety for other individuals. Until there is widespread immunity to infection, masks and social distancing will be necessary. Optimal hand hygiene is always a good idea.
