A Guide to <br />Thanksgiving Dinner, That Includes Unvaccinated <br />Friends and Family.<br />A recent Harris Poll showed that nearly <br />half of the 1,400 respondents were <br />“extremely” or “considerably” hesitant... .<br />... to attend holiday events with <br />unvaccinated family and friends.<br />If this sounds like you, experts recommend <br />that you "be not afraid, but be reasonable.".<br />Among their recommendations, they <br />say to really consider "the likelihood that <br />we will get very sick from COVID-19?”.<br />Here are four more expert <br />suggestions on ways to enjoy <br />the holidays safely with your <br />unvaccinated loved ones.<br />1, Include everyone in the solution.<br />Ask all participants, "how we can make sure everyone feels safe and comfortable when we get together?” Come up with the answers together.<br />2, Make use of rapid testing.<br />The CDC recommends <br />rapid testing, which provides diagnosis <br />of COVID-19 within minutes.<br />3, Stay open-minded when discussing vaccines.<br />Experts recommend asking questions about why loved ones have not been vaccinated and then listening to responses, rather than making assumptions.<br />4, Consider all aspects of your space, including masks.<br />Take into account the size of your space, ventilation, your budget and then plan accordingly. If possible, make your gathering an outdoor celebration.<br />Happy Thanksgiving!
