If the rubella vaccine is indicated for a postpartum patient, which instructions should be provided?

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Potential risks to the fetus can occur if pregnancy results within 3 months after rubella vaccine administration. The mother does need to understand potential side effects and that pregnancy is discouraged for 3 months. The mother should be afebrile before the vaccine. Small amounts of the vaccine do cross the breast milk, but it is believed that there is no need to discontinue breastfeeding.

If the Rubella Vaccine Is Indicated for a Postpartum Patient