can u be around a child who has german measles when you are pregnant?

Answer 1

If you have had a rubella vaccination it is okay you cannot catch it but if not it's a dfinite no no

Answer 2

Stay away from German measles sufferers. Even if you had gotten the vaccine the virus can still travel across the placenta the your child. However since you have not had the vaccine and get sick your child will be exposed to it for a lot longer and with greater intensity. But don't be terrified to go out though, German measles like most other viruses is transmitted through touch and then contact with moist tissue, for example you shake hands with a person infected with German measles and then go and eat something. It does not survive well in the general environment and in most cases cannot be transmitted by coughing. Just stay away from those who have it and all should be well. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

If you have had the Rubella vaccine (in the UK this is usually given to teenage girls at school) you should be fine as you are protected against it.

If you are not vaccinated against German Measles then I would stay away from a child who has this illness as German Measles can cause birth defects such as deafness if a pregnant woman catches it. Check with your doctor.

Answer 4

IF you are in the first 3 months STAY CLEAR even if you have been vaccinated! It could cause all sorts of problems. Later on you should be OK but I'd avoid it at any time to be really sure unless you have no choice i.e an older child of your own! If you have come into contact with any illness like that and are worried talk to your Doctor or mid-wife about it!

Answer 5

I would say definitely not. You are putting both yourself and your child at risk, regardless of whether you have had the immunisation or not. I was vaccinated against German Measles as a child but still managed to catch it from a school friend.

Answer 6

Even if you have had the vaccination, do not go near a child with german measles as, although your body can fight the virus, your baby's can't in the same way. Your body will do what it can to protect the baby but it can't do everything.

Answer 7

If you have any doubt about your vaccinations stay far, far away. German measles causes birth defects. This is why children NEED to be vaccinated against these diseases. I could go on about how some children will die from measles, mumps, tetanus and the other devastating childhood diseases that have been virtually but not totally eradicated. I just had my rant. Check your vaccination records and stay away from any sick people if you can.

Answer 8

German Measles is not very common now. If you haven't had the jabs (your doctor should have done these for you) stay away. Your baby could have problems. Please speak to your Doctor or Midwife. But stay clear until you are really sure. Good luck and enjoy your pregnancy

Answer 9

Nooooooooooooo, especially if you were never given the Rubella vaccine, german measles if contracted in pregnancy could seriously harm your unborn baby in terms of profound physical/ learning difficulty

Answer 10

Definitely NOT, unless you have had German Measles (are you sure it WAS german measles you had?) or you have had the rubella vaccination.

Answer 11

DO NOT TAKE ANY CHANCES!!!! My cousin's mom was exposed to german measles while pregnant and my cousin was born with multiple problems including severe vision imparement and severe hearing imparments. Whether or not you have had the shots, why risk your baby's health!!