I usually prefer to write more readable code, and then optimize later if necessary. If the short circuit becomes critical for performance then I would leave a comment, or as the parent suggests just order it with an early return.
I agree. This is really the critical point: If you are in a low risk group, but get covid you have no way of knowing whether you will consume hospital resources or not. In that case it's best to get vaccinated if you can to protect others who made need the hospital.