Vaccine Information

After a very thorough development process, a number of vaccines are now being distributed in the United States. Residents of senior living communities, especially healthcare communities, are at the top of the list to receive the new vaccines. Wesley Woods is in communication with both CVS and Walgreens to get vaccines to our residents and staff. If you are a resident or staff member of Wesley Woods you may sign up to receive the vaccine at the receptionist desk at your community.

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Below are some frequently asked questions regarding the vaccines and their distribution. If you have any questions about receiving the vaccine, please ask the administrator at your community. Wesley Woods is excited about the potential these vaccines have for our residents and is looking forward to distributing them soon.

OUR BEST SHOT FAQS

How many shots of COVID-19 vaccine will be needed?

Do I need to wear a mask when I get vaccinated?

If I have already had COVID-19 and recovered, do I still need to get vaccinated?

Why do we need a vaccine if we continue to wear masks and social distance to keep the virus from spreading?

Stopping a pandemic requires using all the tools available. Vaccines work with your immune system so your body will be ready to fight the virus if you are exposed. Other steps, like wearing a mask and social distancing, help reduce your chance of being exposed to the virus or spreading it to others. Together, the vaccine and safe habits protect yourself and others and offer the best protection from COVID-19.

Do I need to continue to wear a mask and social distance after I have been vaccinated?

Yes. While experts learn more about the protection the vaccines provide, it is important to continue using all the tools available to help stop this pandemic. Together, COVID-19 vaccination and practicing safe habits offer the best protection from getting and spreading COVID-19. More information is needed to understand the protection the vaccines provide before phasing out current safety protocols. Other factors, including how many people get vaccinated and how the virus is spreading in communities, will also affect this decision.

When may I stop wearing a mask and social distancing?

Does natural immunity last longer than immunity with the vaccine?

The protection someone gains from having an infection (called natural immunity) varies depending on the disease, and it varies from person to person. Since this virus is new, we don’t know how long natural immunity might last. Early evidence—based on some people— suggests natural immunity may not last very long. Regarding vaccination, we won’t know how long immunity lasts until we have more data on how well the vaccines works.

What percentage of the population needs to get vaccinated in order to reach herd immunity?

Herd immunity is a term used to describe when enough people have protection from a disease—either through natural immunity or a vaccine—that it is unlikely a virus can spread. As a result, everyone within the community is protected even if some people don’t have any protection themselves.

The percentage of people who need to have protection in order to achieve herd immunity varies by disease but it is typically more than 70%. Dr. Anthony Fauci has estimated that between 75 and 80% of people would need to get vaccinated to achieve herd immunity to COVID-19. Simply put, the more people who get vaccinated the better the chance of reaching herd immunity.