Question

A 30-year-old nurse is planning pregnancy and asks about rubella immunity. Serology shows she is non-immune. According to the Australian Immunisation Handbook, what is the most appropriate advice?

Accepted Answer

Administer MMR vaccine now and advise avoiding pregnancy for 28 days

Answer

Live rubella-containing vaccine is contraindicated; rely on herd immunity

Answer

Administer MMR vaccine in the second trimester

Answer

Administer rubella immunoglobulin only

Answer

No action is required if she is non-immune

Practice question

A 30-year-old nurse is planning pregnancy and asks about rubella immunity. Serology shows she is non-immune. According to the Australian Immunisation Handbook, what is the most appropriate advice?