Direct guidance
What to know or do
Use soap-and-water handwashing and pathogen-appropriate cleaning, avoid preparing food while ill and contact care for very little urine, weakness, fever, blood, severe pain or inability to keep fluids down.
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.