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Coronavirus transmission post-vaccine?

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Coronavirus transmission post-vaccine?
Coronavirus transmission post-vaccine?

We're taking a closer look at a study as questions remain about what you can and can not do safely once you are vaccinated.

Johnson vaccine./// while the c?

"*d?

"*c has issue guidance for fully vaccinated americans ?

"* questions remain about what you can and can not do safely once you have that protection.

As kimt news three's anthony monzon is finding out ?

"* a trial underwy right now is aiming to offer some clarity.

Xxx well katie and george... right now the c?

"*d?

"*c is still recommending measures like masking... social distancing... and avoiding travel... even if you've already been fully vaccinated.

And that's because while we know vaccines protect from serious disease... we don't know whether they stop the asymptomatic infection... or if vaccine recipients can transmit the virus to others.

But now researchers are working to find answers to those questions.

Xxx "this will help inform science?

"* based decisions about mask?

"*ue and about social distancing post?

"* vaccination."

The tria will follow 12?

"* thousand college students at more than 20 universities across the country.

Half of them will be given the moderna vaccine immediately ?

"* while the other half waits four months to receive it.

Students will fill out questionnaires ?

"* provide blood samples ?

"* and swab ther noses daily.

Their close contacts will also have to provide samples.

Doctor fauci says results from the trial could be "we hope that within the next five or so months, we'll be able to answer the very important question about whether vaccinated people get infected asymptomatica lly and, if they do, do they transmit the infection to others."

Now experts are aware of coronavirus infections detected in people who have already been vaccinated.

Doctor fauci says while that's to be expected with any vaccine... it's important to identify the exact viruses breaking through thanks anthony.

Researchers say college students are ideal for this study because of the large number of covid?

"*19 cass reported on campuses

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