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Question 736
Obstetric infection → Viral
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Pregnancy interval after varicella vaccination
Question Stem
A seronegative woman of reproductive age completes the recommended two-dose varicella vaccination schedule. How long should she be advised to avoid pregnancy after completing the schedule?
Options
A
1 week
B
2 weeks
C
4 weeks
D
3 months
E
6 months
Explanation
A woman of reproductive age who receives varicella vaccination should be advised to avoid pregnancy for 4 weeks after completing the two-dose vaccine schedule. The vaccine is live attenuated. If a post-vaccination rash develops, she should also avoid contact with susceptible pregnant women because transmission of vaccine virus, although rare, is possible.
Option Validity
A) 1 week is shorter than the recommended interval.
B) the recommended interval is longer than 2 weeks.
D) avoidance of pregnancy for 3 months is not required by this guideline.
E) a 6-month delay is not recommended.
Further Reading
RCOG Green-top Guideline No. 13, Chickenpox in Pregnancy, section 4.1.