A relative handful of Americans have received the vaccine to protect against the novel coronavirus.<br />But according to HuffPost, it's unclear if those lucky few can still pass along the virus to others, even if they themselves aren't infected.<br />Likewise, it's important to remember that even after getting the jab, it takes the body at least a month to build up its immunity to COVID-19.<br />Therefore, it's essential to continue following proven public health measures, like universal masking, handwashing, and physical distancing.<br />Experts say Americans shouldn't start to relax on observing these measures until roughly 70% of the population has been vaccinated.
