A postnatal woman is found to be non-immune to rubella during pregnancy. Which action is appropriate before discharge if there is no contraindication?
Correct answer: A. Give the rubella vaccine and explain follow-up advice
- A. Give the rubella vaccine and explain follow-up advice
- B. Give the vaccine only after the next pregnancy
- C. Avoid vaccination because it causes congenital rubella
- D. Give antibiotics until rubella antibodies develop
Explanation
A non-immune woman should be offered rubella vaccination in the postnatal period because the live vaccine is not given during pregnancy. She should receive appropriate advice about avoiding pregnancy for the period recommended by local policy.
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