Volunteering at a COVID-19 vaccination clinic can be a great way to help out your local community. You’ll want to make sure you do it safely though, as you don’t want to risk getting COVID-19 yourself, or spreading it amongst your family and friends. Check out some of the following ways you can safely volunteer at a clinic.
Vaccination
The most important way you can prevent yourself from getting COVID-19 is to get vaccinated. Right after the authorization of the vaccines, it was difficult for those even who have qualified to receive one. Depending on where you live however, you might be able to get your vaccine the same day you schedule an appointment.
If you can get your vaccine, make sure you wait at least 2 weeks after receiving your first or only shot. The reason for this is that your body needs time to build up antibodies that can fight off any COVID-19 infection. For those wanting to be a bit more cautious, think about waiting 2 weeks after you’ve received your second shot if you’re getting the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine. Ensure your safety against COVID-19 by getting the vaccine soon.
Masks
Whether you haven’t gotten your vaccine yet or you simply want to help others before getting it, you’ll need to take measures to prevent yourself from getting in contact with COVID-19. You’ll first have to make sure that you are washing your hands regularly, but you most importantly need to wear a mask if you want to prevent yourself from getting COVID-19. You’ll want to make sure you pick out the right mask first, though.
It is important to think about the quality of the mask. Depending on how you consume products, you might want to think about wearing a cloth mask that can be reused over and over instead of just throwing out basic surgical masks. However, you’ll need to make sure that you are washing your masks after every single time you wear them, as you can get in contact with COVID-19 just by touching an already used mask. Make sure that you are always using a mask when you are at a vaccination site so that you can prevent yourself and others from getting COVID-19.