Chickenpox in Pregnancy (350)

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Advice, reassurance and action points for the care of Pregnant Women who come into contact with Chickenpox or Shingles.

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Last reviewed: 31/07/2023

Next review date: 25/07/2028

Author(s): Dr Dawn Kernaghan.

Version: 4

Co-Author(s): Original author - Dr Judith Roberts.

Approved By: Maternity Guidelines Group

Document Id: 350

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RCOG Green-top Guideline 13 Chickenpox in Pregnancy January 2015 accessed 1.4.15
https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/guidelines/gtg13.pdf

Acknowledgement APPENDIX 1 algorithm for management of varicella zoster contact in pregnancy reproduced from above guideline on following page.

RCOG Chickenpox in Pregnancy patient information leaflet November 2008 accessed 1.4.15
https://www.rcog.org.uk/globalassets/documents/patients/patient-information- leaflets/pregnancy/chickenpox-in-pregnancy.pdf

Appendix 2 Human Varicella-Zoster Immunoglobulin pharmacy information
Public Health England. Guidance for issuing varicella-zoster immunoglobulin (VZIG). August 2017

Chickenpox in Pregnancy (350)

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