What to do after getting the COVID-19 vaccine Health official warns that getting the vaccine does not mean you are free to return to normal What to do after getting the COVID-19 vaccine By Monae Stevens | February 4, 2021 at 8:34 PM CST - Updated February 4 at 8:49 PM JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - After getting the vaccine, you may think you are able to return to normal, but that is not the case. Dr. Valencia Andrews-Pirtle says that you still need to continue to follow CDC guidelines such as social distancing, washing your hands, wear a mask, and avoid large crowds. If you are exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, you are still required to quarantine and get tested.