Are You Vaccinated? Why You Still Should Exercise Caution

People should be careful if a vaccinated grandparent or other individual is visiting an unvaccinated family, because Grandma could still get or carry the virus in her nasopharynx, even though the vaccine is preventing her from getting physically ill, and then she potentially could pass the virus along to unvaccinated people.

There is not a guide to what it’s safe for vaccinated people to do. When deciding what you can and can’t do, you should think less about your own vaccination status, and more about whether your unvaccinated neighbors, family, grocery clerks, delivery drivers, and friends are still vulnerable to the virus. Continue to exercise caution! Until we have a cap on this pandemic and can be safe for all, please remember to mask and social distance!

County Resources for Those in Need During Covid-19

Our County continues to provide essential services for local seniors and adults with disabilities living in Waukesha County. They are incredibly grateful for current and new volunteers who help people meet their basic needs. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in Wisconsin, they have recruited, screened, trained, and brought onboard 221 new volunteers to help. During this time, they are providing the following services:

• Transportation to medical appointments
• Grocery shopping for clients and delivery of groceries or food pantry stock boxes
• Weekly wellness calls
• New-client assessments over the phone
• Seasonal yard clean up services

How to Request Help or Volunteer

• Waukesha County seniors (60 and older) and adults with disabilities (18 to 59) can call (262) 549-3348
• Sign-up to volunteer by calling (262) 549-3348 to volunteer in Waukesha County.

Brenda Lytle, RN
Director of Care Ministries