OLIVIA ROGERS Olivia is a leading voice in health care and senior services and the Chief Nursing Officer of VNA Texas .
Dear Olivia , My husband and I have received both of our vaccines . When is it safe to visit our grandkids and get back to “ normal ”?
-I ’ m vaccinated , now what ?
Dear I ’ m vaccinated , now what , First , thank you for choosing to be vaccinated . This is such an important step in getting our world and community back to some type of normal . The CDC has issued the following recommendations for a non-healthcare setting :
Fully vaccinated people can :
• Visit with other fully vaccinated people indoors without wearing masks or physical distancing
• Visit with unvaccinated people from a single household who are at low risk for severe COVID-19 disease indoors without wearing masks or physical distancing
• Refrain from quarantine and testing following a known exposure if asymptomatic
For now , fully vaccinated people should continue to :
• Take precautions in public like wearing a wellfitted mask and physical distancing
• Wear masks , practice physical distancing , and adhere to other prevention measures when visiting with unvaccinated people who are at increased risk for severe COVID-19 disease
• Wear masks , maintain physical distance , and practice other prevention measures when visiting with unvaccinated people from multiple households
• Avoid medium- and large-sized in-person gatherings
• Get tested if experiencing COVID-19 symptoms
• Follow guidance issued by individual employers
• Follow CDC and health department travel requirements and recommendations
Also , now that you have had the shot , you can encourage your friends and family to do so and share your experience . Wishing you health and joy as you visit your friends and family again .
~ Olivia
VNA Hospice Care
Hospice & Palliative Care
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VNA Hospice Care focuses on living life to its fullest and treating you with the dignity and respect you deserve . As a nonprofit , our bottom line is patient support and care provided by our highly qualified staff .
VNA Care Choices
Following the diagnosis of a life-limiting illness , patients and their loved ones have many questions about the best course of action . VNA Care Choices provides supportive care services in the home while continuing treatment with your current physician .
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