Thread by @MonicaGandhi9

No need to mask/distance after vaccination. We have threads here on real-world effectiveness of vaccines (incredibly high) & how vaccinations block transmission. So, this rec by CDC based in science. Remember, incentives motivate those on fence to get vax
nytimes.com/2021/05/04/ups…

Here is thread on real-world effectiveness of vaccines (even against variants) to remind you how high the effectiveness is in the real world

https://twitter.com/monicagandhi9/status/1377724771622813697

And here is thread on transmission and how vaccines block transmission to reassure you that you are protecting others by getting vaccinated (protection that means masks can come off):

https://twitter.com/MonicaGandhi9/status/1386039625186041857

Vaccines are SOLUTION (masks, distancing and ventilation are tools to mitigate). Think @CDCgov delivered data-based and motivating message (for those on fence with vaccine) today with their updated mask guidelines.

Those who are unvaccinated should continue to mask and those who are more vulnerable (although please remember your risk of exposure goes down as cases go down); there will be many who would still like to mask but this recommendation is reflective of power of vaccines

Also, bit confused by concern that many unvaccinated people will not be on honor to wear masks inside. Please remember that your mask protects YOU as well as others. So, an unvaccinated person inside is protected by their own mask, regardless of others. Vax people protect unvax.

Here is a clip from @CNN @KateBolduan where I try to explain this verbally if helpful. Thanks and good job @CDCgov
dropbox.com/s/ufji3nnoeorn…