You'll be contacted by your GP or local NHS hub when eligible for the vaccine. Yes, you'll be offered the vaccine as part of the roll out. I am undergoing chemotherapy/radiotherapy treatment will I be able to have the COVID 19 vaccine? Interactions are unlikely, but please discuss with your consultant. There is currently no guidance around steroid injection’s and COVID 19 vaccine. Yes, however we'd advise that you wait 5-7 days after the vaccine before any surgery to allow for any potential side effects.Ĭan I have my steroid joint injection if I have had a COVID 19 vaccine? I am due to have surgery between the first and second COVID vaccines – will my surgery go ahead? However, if this is not possible you should have the vaccine when offered it. Where possible, we'd suggest waiting for 5-7 days after surgery to have the vaccine. If I have had surgery how long, do I need to wait before having my COVID 19 vaccine? Yes, however, we'd advise that you wait 5-7 days after the vaccine before any surgery where possible, to allow plenty of time for any potential side effects from the vaccine to settle. If I have had the COVID 19 vaccine, can I go ahead with my surgery? When attending a Spire hospital you'll be required to wear a face mask, which will be supplied to you.Continue to follow social distancing and other guidance: remember hands, face, space.There's a small chance you might still get coronavirus even if you've had the vaccine. It takes a few weeks after getting the second dose for it to work. If I've had the COVID 19 vaccine do I still need to wear a mask/face covering?Īfter having both doses of the vaccine most people will be protected against coronavirus. Your consultant will discuss this with you. You will still need a COVID 19 swab before any surgery or some interventions at Spire Healthcare. If I've had the COVID vaccines do I still need a COVID swab before any surgery/intervention at a Spire Hospital?
No – the COVID 19 vaccination programme is being led by the NHS. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation and apologise for any inconvenience caused.Īs a patient, can I receive a COVID 19 vaccine at Spire Healthcare? To protect our patients and colleagues from the potential risk of coronavirus COVID-19, we're currently restricting access to patient visitors in our hospitals to only exceptional circumstances. Please ensure that you stand or sit a minimum of two metres apart. We're asking everyone who attends our site to abide by our policy on social distancing. Report if they have been contacted by the NHS Test and Trace within the last 10 days as having come into contact with someone with coronavirusĪny patient reporting or displaying any symptoms of coronavirus COVID-19 will be asked to return home and follow the latest self-isolation guidance on the NHS website or available on the GOV.UK website.Report any symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) such as a new, continuous cough, high temperature (above 37.8) or a loss or change to your sense of smell or taste.If you're still able to attend the hospital and to support screening for COVID-19, on entering we’re asking everyone to:
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