Is it safe for grandparents to visit their unvaccinated grandchildren?

Concerned about the potential side effects of COVID-19[female[feminine vaccine? Not sure which activities are safe after vaccination? Whether you are vaccinated or not, AL.com will contact public health experts to address your concerns about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Just send an email to [email protected] and we will ask an expert to answer your question directly.

Here are the questions we were able to answer for readers.

Vaccinations to protect against COVID-19 have grown in importance with the increase in the delta variant and the rise in infections and hospitalizations across Alabama. We answer your vaccine questions and get answers from health experts.

For answers, we consulted with Dr. Karen Landers, Alabama Department of Public Health. It should be noted that specific questions regarding your own health should be discussed with your primary care provider.

Question: Can 70-year-old grandparents (although fully immunized) safely receive young grandchildren (under 12) now that they have returned to schools that do not have a mandate to mask in place?

Reply: “Grandparents who are fully vaccinated must now assess their eligibility for a third dose of COVID 19 vaccine, as certain medical conditions are eligible regardless of their age. Given the increased transmission of the delta variant and the ability of children to spread this virus, even if it is asymptomatic, other measures such as visiting outdoors or using masks indoors , along with other mitigation measures, provide safer tours while our communities have high transmission. “

Question: My wife and I have never been vaccinated. We now have COVID. How long do you have to wait to get vaccinated?

Reply: “If a person is receiving treatment with monoclonal antibodies for COVID 19, they have to wait 90 days after treatment before being vaccinated. If a person has not been treated with monoclonal drugs, they should be vaccinated after the 10-day isolation period and after their symptoms have improved, including no fever for 24 hours without antipyretic medication. “

Here’s more information on COVID vaccines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention..