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No Rubella immunity

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Found i was pregnant 2 weeks ago at 43 ,a complete shock pregnancy as i had fertility treatment with the other 2.

Had a letter today to say i no longer have immunity to rubella ,anyone else in the same position? how worried should i be ?

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Skyblueboston

Rubella is from the vaccine given when we are youngsters. Ask your go if they would do another vaccine, not sure if you can!

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gingerbaby

Me neither, had the vaccine 3 times and rubella twice as a child. Thankfully thanks to many people being vaccinated the risk is very low. Most cases are from countries that dont have a vaccination programme in place. If you are worried, let people know, so that if any kids do get it that people will let you know, and you can stay away.

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gingerbaby

You will be offered the vaccine again after your pregnancy. Sorry forgotted to add that in!

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JoBuckley

Yes I was told the same, even though I had the vaccine as a child. I was given the vaccine after birth & another booster 4wks later. The risk here is low.

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Tigress

I wasn't vaccinated against it and with my first child I had no immunity (obviously) but during this pregnancy I have the antibodies so at some point in the last couple of years I've had Rubella and not even realised it. I can't help thinking if i've had the illness without realising then the vaccine is somewhat over rated-especially as one of the previous posts has said they had the vaccines and still got it...basically, I wouldn't worry too much.

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