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Fully Vaccinated Americans Can Travel Safely, but Precautions Remain

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Fully vaccinated Americans can now travel domestically and internationally with minimal risk, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). While travel restrictions have been eased, it's essential to continue following public health guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The CDC emphasizes that even fully vaccinated individuals should wear masks in public, maintain social distancing, and avoid crowded areas.

Key Takeaways:

  • Fully vaccinated Americans can travel domestically and internationally with "low risk to themselves," but must follow public health guidelines.
  • Vaccinated travelers do not need to get a coronavirus test before arriving in another country unless required by the destination country.
  • Upon returning to the United States, vaccinated travelers should have a negative test result before boarding a flight and get tested again three to five days after their return.
  • People are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or two weeks after receiving the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
  • The CDC continues to discourage non-essential travel for individuals who are not fully vaccinated and advises those who must travel to be tested one to three days before their trip and again three to five days after their return.
  • If non-fully vaccinated individuals do not get tested after a trip, they should self-quarantine for seven to 10 days.

Statistics:

  • The CDC has identified 30 cases of rare blood clots in people who have received AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, which is 25% more than previously reported.
  • In the period ending March 24, Britain's medical regulatory agency received 30 reports of clotting events after people were vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine, out of more than 18 million administered doses.
  • Australia's chief medical officer is investigating a report of a 44-year-old man who was admitted to hospital with low platelets and possible clotting days after receiving the AstraZeneca vaccine.
  • Moderna has been authorized to put 50% more COVID-19 vaccine into its vials, allowing for 15-dose vials instead of the previous 10.
  • 19 people in eight states have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak linked to contact with wild songbirds and bird feeders.

Sources:

  • The New York Times
  • Washington Post
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration
  • The European Medicines Agency

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