Is it safe to visit grandparents after they have been vaccinated against Covid-19?
Bottom line
The risks of illness are lower for grandparents after being vaccinated. But vaccination does not eliminate the risk – for grandparents or their visitors – so it is a good idea to assess your circumstances, continue to take some precautions and make sure that everyone is comfortable with the terms of the visit.
Details
The virus that causes Covid-19 continues to mutate, raising the prospect that certain variants may make vaccines less effective. And it’s not yet clear how much the vaccines offer to protect against the virus – so it could be possible for grandparents to spread Covid-19 to their visitors, even if the vaccine prevents them from getting sick on their own.