Contact careCheck with your care teamInfection or vaccine

Rubella or measles exposure

Known exposure to measles or rubella, or a fever-and-rash illness, needs prompt advice with your vaccination and immunity history.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Call before attending in person. Live MMR vaccine is not given during pregnancy, so the clinician will advise on assessment and follow-up.

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.