Contact careCheck with your care teamInfection or vaccine

Chickenpox or shingles exposure

If you develop a blistering rash or have significant chickenpox or shingles exposure and do not know you are immune, seek same-day maternity advice.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Call ahead before entering a clinic so they can prevent exposing others. Do not self-start leftover antiviral medicine.

What changes the answer

  • The named infection or vaccine and the date and closeness of exposure
  • Symptoms, vaccination or immunity history, pregnancy week and test results
  • Work, household, travel or outbreak context and the time-sensitive options available

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When to get individual help

Contact your doctor or maternity service promptly and describe the timing, severity, associated symptoms and pregnancy week so they can choose the right assessment.