A related question seems to keep popping up: How long after receiving the second COVID dose are you immune, or fully protected, against the virus? “Regardless of which vaccine you get, you won’t reach full protection until two weeks after your second or final dose. That’s about how long it takes your immune system to mount an antibody response to the vaccine.”AdRemember, three vaccines are currently being distributed: Moderna, Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson. The first two require two doses -- and Johnson & Johnson is the only one that’s just a single dose. This is why the second dose is so important, and why we’re so diligent about scheduling you for your follow-up shot.”AdDon’t skip that second dose.

But for those who are waiting to get a COVID-19 vaccine, when is a good time to take that trip to paradise? Millions of people have been vaccinated in the United States, but there is still a long way to go until a majority of the country is fully vaccinated. The CDC still recommends that travel should only be something you do if it’s absolutely necessary, especially if you are not fully vaccinated. Now the question remains: What should you do once you are fully vaccinated? If you’re fully vaccinated and decide to travel, the CDC recommends you take all of the same steps to protect yourself from COVID-19 that an unvaccinated person would.