AvoidGeneral guidanceInfection or vaccine

Ignoring a significant exposure until the next routine visit

Do not wait when pregnancy care has advised prompt contact after that infection or exposure.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

For “Ignoring a significant exposure until the next routine visit,” use the lower-exposure choice instead of trying to cancel the exposure afterward. Do not assume every vaccine is either required or forbidden in pregnancy; the exact vaccine, timing and exposure matter.

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

General guidance

When to get individual help

Choose a lower-risk alternative when possible. If the exposure already happened, record the product, amount, timing and symptoms and ask for advice instead of assuming harm.