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Hello! i am scheduled for a colonoscopy in 3 days, and have my 2nd pfizer vaccine shot in 7 days. is there any concern with anesthesia and the vaccine? or will will the anesthesia be gone by then. does it weaken my immune system? thanks?
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No worries. Your procedures will not impact one another.
Answered 4/30/2021
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No concern and no effect on immune system.
Answered 4/30/2021
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Agree with my colleagues. No reason to change the schedule. Your vaccine should be given as planned. Your immune system will not be affected by the colonoscopy procedure.
Answered 5/28/2021
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