Rubella Test
German Measles (Rubella) Test
What To Think About
- If a woman who wants to become pregnant has not had rubella, she can receive a vaccination to help protect her against getting the disease. However, she must wait 1 month after she receives the vaccination before becoming pregnant to fully protect her baby.
- A woman should not receive a rubella vaccination during her pregnancy, and she should avoid people who have or may have rubella.
- A rubella virus culture is not often done because it is a more difficult test.
- Exposure to rubella in the third trimester may not be as serious since the baby (fetus) is fully developed. However, these babies can have the infection and be contagious.
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| Author: | Debby Golonka, MPH Carrie Henley | Last Updated: November 27, 2006 |
| Medical Review: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Michael J. Sexton, MD - Pediatrics W. David Colby IV, MSc, MD, FRCPC - Infectious Disease | |
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| Topic Contents | |
| Test Overview | |
| Why It Is Done | |
| How To Prepare | |
| How It Is Done | |
| How It Feels | |
| Risks | |
| Results | |
| What Affects the Test | |
 | What To Think About |
| References | |
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