Protective Measures Post Vaccination, Regarding the Effectiveness of Face Shields

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Regarding the utilization of face shields for protective purposes post vaccination.

Starting with the understanding of what is the purpose of a face shield and whether it should be used after an individual has been vaccinated.

With the advent of the Covid-19 vaccine available across the country, it is expected that healthcare professionals, along with many others will be readily vaccinated. Post vaccination the individual will no longer have the risk of being infected with the Covid-19 virus, nor spreading it.

After vaccination it is clear that the person would not need to wear a face shield. Although the time frame of upwards of two weeks is in effect post vaccination to assure the vaccines' maximum effectiveness. In addition it is feasible to take into consideration, that those who are going to be vaccinated have most likely already been exposed.

Face shields and eye goggles are primarily used to protect the eyes of the individual. This is a severe acute respiratory syndrome that is not known to impact the fluid/liquid/vitreous gel from the eye area, nor can it be transmitted via contact to the eyes, at the current time. Plastic googles are also used for eye protection, particularly when dealing with chemicals, in fire threat areas or when under water. At this time, we do not know how much protection a face shield provides to people around you however it certainly is not known to be effective and would certainly not be needed post vaccination.

Face shields have large gaps below and alongside the face, where your respiratory droplets might perhaps escape and reach those around you. Eye goggles held in place across the head, also are not practical to use to cover the nose and mouth area. Therefore, it appears that both face shields and eye goggles would no longer be needed regarding facial protection from respiratory viruses by the general public. In addition they appear to have some effect in causing additional concern to those around you by the physical appearance of such protective measures.