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Does Ivf Require Immunisation For Person Who Had German Measles As A Child?
My daughter is ready to start IVF, and had lab tests done a couple of days ago. Due to findings of non-immunization to German measles, the nurse told her she would have to postpone her treatment for 1 month. She had measles as a child. Please explain.
Fri, 26 Dec 2014
Hi
Measles and German measles are two different viral infections
If pregnant woman acquires German measles then there is risk for serious birth defects. So If investigations have showed that your daughter is not immune for German measles then it is important that she postpones the IVF treatment and gets the vaccination.
Since the vaccine is a live attenuated ( made week in strength) it is important to wait for 4 months after the vaccination before starting IVF treatment.
I hope I have cleared your doubts. If you have any further queries please do write to me.
Measles and German measles are two different viral infections
If pregnant woman acquires German measles then there is risk for serious birth defects. So If investigations have showed that your daughter is not immune for German measles then it is important that she postpones the IVF treatment and gets the vaccination.
Since the vaccine is a live attenuated ( made week in strength) it is important to wait for 4 months after the vaccination before starting IVF treatment.
I hope I have cleared your doubts. If you have any further queries please do write to me.
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