What would be the BEST way for a woman to ensure that she does not contract rubella during pregnancy?
A) Check and see if she had it as a child, as this would cause immunity.
B) Get vaccinated during pregnancy just to be as safe as possible.
C) Rubella cannot harm the child, so there is nothing to worry about.
D) Get vaccinated after pregnancy as rubella can only be passed to the child through breast milk.

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Rubella immunity is typically confirmed through vaccination or by having had the disease previously, which provides immunity. Vaccination during pregnancy is not recommended due to the vaccine's live virus, and rubella can indeed harm the fetus if contracted during pregnancy, not just through breast milk.

What Would Be the BEST Way for a Woman to Ensure