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I was immune to rubella when I first gor pregnant with s. When I delivered, my bloodwork stated that I wasn't. Just like lots of vaccines we just need a booster every so often. I'm still not immune so when I deliver this baby I'll be getting the vaccine.

I haven't had my titers drawn as an adult, so in all honesty, I have no idea if I have immunity to Rubella...I should probably get that checked.

I would be annoyed, but I'd follow the procedure.

I'm sorry, I can only imagine how frustrating it must be to have things delayed. I'm by no means an expert, but I do know that immunity to rubella wears off after a while, especially for those of us who received it in the 80s. I believe it's a different composition now, but the one most of us received does weaken over time. I had all of my vaccinations as a child but still ended up with low immunity. I received a booster after LO was born and am now fully immune again.

Whilst I can't comment on the rate of rubella at the moment, I would be a bit nervous to not get the immunisation. With all the people out there not giving the MMR vaccine for all kinds of different reasons, and knowing how significant the effects of exposure to rubella are upon a fetus, it's not a risk I would be willing to take. I have a friend whose mom was exposed to rubella whilst pregnant with her and she is profoundly deaf as a result...which is actually a 'good' outcome for rubella exposure in pregnancy.

Again, I'm sorry this is another frustrating delay but if it were me, I'd get the vaccine and hold off on treatment for another few weeks. Is there a reason why they can't do any diagnostics during this time though? That bit doesn't make sense to me.

@pui: That's 3 *reported* cases. Some of the non-vaxxers in the US rely on similar *statistics* to not vaccinate their kids . . . and recent reports from the CDC show that that argument just doesn't track.

http://www.cdc.gov/measles/outbreaks.html

It's your call. If you don't like your RE's protocol, find another one. Or ask for an earlier diagnosis. Seems to me like your RE is just trying to be as thorough as possible and to have as much information as possible before rendering a diagnosis and starting treatment.

@mslipgloss: you said everything I was about to say! @Pui: I know it's frustrating, but I would trust your doctor on this one and follow their protocol. But it kind of sounds like you're mind is made up not to?

@pui: I really don't mean to seem insensitive or dismissive. I understand how agonizing waiting days--let alone weeks!--feels. Have you asked for an earlier diagnosis appointment? I would start there. The next thing I would do is STEP AWAY FROM DR. GOOGLE! Don't make this harder on yourself than it already is . . . don't read post after post of unexp. IF and how long it took to get that diagnosis. Don't do that to yourself because THAT'S NOT YOU. Just try to take it one step at a time. Big (((hugs)))!

@pui: I want to say it was MMR that my doctor wanted me to get. So, I think mine wore off too. I wouldn't worry about not being immune ever to it. I just think boosters need to be refreshed sometimes. My parents were very diligent with my immunizations as well.

@pui: That sounds like a good plan! And I am so, so sorry you are going through this!!! I hope you get the answers you need as quickly as possible!

@pui: I'd go ahead and get the immunization, but have them explain in painful detail why they can't move forward with diagnosing until you find out that you're immune. It's ridiculous that they keep putting you off. I know finding a new RE would take longer, but it sounds like they just keep putting you off more and more! so frustrating!!

I totally get your frustration and I'm sorry you're facing this. It sounds like you can't switch doctors, so like some suggested I would definitely push to talk to the RE and ask that question specifically, why you can't talk about diagnosing and other test results. I feel like they could build a plan around your other test results, and just wait to start it until you're immune? Unfortunately I think some REs are much more sensitive to the pain of waiting than others hugs while you are dealing with this!

So I noticed in my multitude of blood tests today that one of them was Rubella! I wasn't in the mood to ask any questions (and it was just a medical assistant anyway). I'll be referring back to this thread if I have any issues

@pui: Fabulous news!!

@pui: AWESOME!

@pui: great news!

Wonderful news! So happy for you! xo