How long after rubella vaccine can I get pregnant?

Get the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Wait 1 month before trying to get pregnant after getting the shot. During pregnancy. You can be tested at a prenatal visit to make sure you’re immune to rubella.

Can you give rubella vaccine during pregnancy?

MMR vaccine is not recommended to be given during pregnancy, but if you somehow do receive it, this is not a cause for concern. At least 1 dose of MMR is recommended for you if you were born in 1957 or later.

Should I get the rubella vaccine before pregnancy?

The best protection against rubella is the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine. If you aren’t up to date with the MMR vaccine, you’ll need it before you get pregnant. Make sure you have a pre-pregnancy blood test to see if you are immune to the disease.

Do I need rubella vaccine before pregnancy?

Rubella infection during pregnancy can cause serious health problems for your baby. If you are not already vaccinated against rubella, you should be vaccinated before you get pregnant. Visit the Rubella immunisation service page for information on receiving the rubella vaccine.

Is it dangerous for a pregnant woman to get rubella?

Pregnancy and Rubella. Rubella is very dangerous for a pregnant woman and her developing baby. Anyone who is not vaccinated against rubella is at risk of getting the disease. Although rubella was declared eliminated from the U.S. in 2004, cases can occur when unvaccinated people are exposed to infected people, mostly through international travel.

What can I do to protect my baby from Rubella?

If you’re not immune to rubella, here’s what you can do to help protect your baby: Before pregnancy. Get the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine. Wait 1 month before trying to get pregnant after getting the shot.

When is the best time to get infected with rubella?

Women should make sure they are protected from rubella before they get pregnant. Infection with rubella virus causes the most severe damage when the mother is infected early in pregnancy, especially in the first 12 weeks (first trimester).

Why is rubella so uncommon in the UK?

Rubella is now uncommon in the UK as a result of rubella immunisation, which is a part of measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) immunisation and is given to children of both sexes. See separate leaflet called MMR Immunisation. What is the congenital rubella syndrome?