Many of you are asking: Do I still have to wear a mask after I get the COVID-19 vaccine?⁠ ⁠ The short answer is, yes.⁠ ⁠ You should continue COVID protective measures even after you've been completed vaccinated, particularly while COVID-19 cases are high in your area. ⁠ ⁠ As Dr. Dannielle C. DeWaal from the National Scientist Volunteer Database explains, wearing a mask can limit your exposure to the virus, which should greatly lower your chances of becoming ill, even if you've been vaccinated.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠