What is my risk of getting COVID-19 at a family Thanksgiving celebration in Missouri?
The safety outlook for family celebrations like Thanksgiving and Christmas this year is pretty different than last year. That's due to the availability of multiple vaccines proven safe and effective at reducing the risk of getting COVID-19.
In 2020, public health officials recommended keeping holiday-season celebrations limited to immediate family. This year, the Centers for Disease Control acknowledged that "holiday traditions are important for families and children" and offered a series of tips on making celebrations like Thanksgiving safer.
Top Thanksgiving tip: Get vaccinated
The top recommendation from federal and local health officials is to get one of the COVID-19 vaccines now approved for adults and children as young as 5 years old, said Whitney Mann, head of outreach for the Springfield-Greene County Health Department.
"The best way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 this holiday season, and especially Thanksgiving as people are gathering, is to get vaccinated," Mann said. "We are advising if you're not fully vaccinated, wear a well-fitting mask over the nose and mouth."
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