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Parvovirus B19 or slapped-cheek exposure

Contact your maternity clinician after close parvovirus B19 exposure or a compatible rash or illness; testing and follow-up may be considered.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Give the exposure date and whether you work with children. Do not wait for a child-care outbreak to end before asking.

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.