Rubella Immunisation - Does anyone know......?

[mollysmum]

Sorry, think I put this in the wrong place before.

This is probably a really stupid question but oh well, I'd rather ask and look stupid than worry about it all day My DD is due for her 12 month needles and I am currently 22 weeks pregnant, when my doctor did my blood tests at the start of this pregnancy he told me that I have no immunity to Rubella / German Measles. Does anyone know if my DS getting her immunisation for Rubella could put me at any risk of getting it? Silly question, I know, but just thought I would check.

[Goosie22]

you will be offered a booster after you have the baby in hospital probably just before you go home, so by the time your baby has MMR you should be covered.

[Tea Lady]

Does she get Rubella vacc at 12 mo? Mine didn't. I think it depends where you live.

[sarah81]

From my understanding rubella is in the MMR injection scheduled for 12 months. I don't know if you could catch rubella from your DD having the injection, the only thing I would say is that it is a live injection ( ie has a small dose of live rubella virus in it). I would ask your ob or midwife they will tell you if it could be passed on. Don't think it is a silly question :)

Just looked at my Immunise Australia book that was given to me wheni had DS. It says having a pregnant mother shouldn't be a reason for delaying immunisation. But isn't clear if that includes non-immune pregnant mums. You could try their website or helpline. They are very pro immunisation though :rolleyes:

Hope someone has a better/clearer answer for you