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Originally Posted by golfing eagles

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Therefore, the vaccinated person does not get the disease, does not replicate the virus, and does not pass it on

The message from the CDC does not relay the same level of certainty about passing it on to others. From this CDC page:


Do I need to wear a mask and avoid close contact with others if I have received 2 doses of the vaccine?

Yes. While experts learn more about the protection that COVID-19 vaccines provide under real-life conditions, it will be important for everyone to continue using all the tools available to us to help stop this pandemic, like covering your mouth and nose with a mask, washing hands often, and staying at least 6 feet away from others. .....

When can I stop wearing a mask and avoiding close contact with others after I have been vaccinated?

There is not enough information currently available to say if or when CDC will stop recommending that people wear masks and avoid close contact with others to help prevent the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19. Experts need to understand more about the protection that COVID-19 vaccines provide before making that decision. .....

Perhaps the CDC understands the virus and vaccine exactly the way you do but are providing this guidance for reasons other than those stated.