Guidelines on chickenpox and shingles for pregnant women updated

Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists advises pregnant women who have not had chickenpox to avoid those with the virus

Pregnant women who have not had chickenpox should be advised to avoid contact with people with the virus and be referred to a specialist if they develop the rash, say updated guidelines from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).

The advice, published on Wednesday, says women should be asked about previous chickenpox or shingles infections when they book in for antenatal care and told to quickly inform healthcare workers of a potential exposure to either illness.

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