Direct guidance
What to know or do
Avoid kissing a newborn or touching lesions before contact, wash hands and ask about treatment for a first, severe or frequent outbreak. Report any genital sore to maternity care promptly.
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
Check with your care team
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.