We have adopted the following best practice guidelines.
- An Elective Surgery procedure is not a contraindication to routine COVID vaccination.
- It is recommended that the date of Surgery is separated from the date of vaccination by atleast 1 week.
- This separation is helpful to attribute symptoms such as fever or systemic symptoms toeither the surgical procedure or vaccination
- If an individual is acutely unwell following elective Plastic Surgery COVID vaccination shouldbe delayed till the patient recovers fully
- If an individual is acutely unwell following COVID vaccination elective Plastic Surgery shouldbe delayed till the patient recovers fully
SUPPORTING FACTS
Both the Pfizer and the Astra Zeneca vaccines have been approved for use in Australia.
Both the Pfizer and Astra Zeneca vaccines require 2 doses.
The time interval between doses for the Pfizer Vaccine is a minimum of 21 days.
The time interval between doses for the Astra Zeneca vaccine is a minimum of 4 – 12 weeks.
POST COVID VACCINATION SYMPTOMS
Less than 1% of people experience fever after the first dose of the COVID vaccine. 15% of people will experience fever after the second dose of the COVID vaccine.
Post COVID vaccination symptoms include fevers, chills and malaise.
Most symptoms resolve within 3 to 7 days of COVID vaccination.
REFERENCES
https://www.health.gov.au/initiatives-and-programs/covid-19-vaccines
https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/coronavirus/vaccinated-patients-guidance/
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/common-questions-about-covid-19-vaccinations-answered/