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Advice to give pregnant women on infections that can be transmitted via contact with animals that are or have recently given birth.
Information about COVID-19 and pregnancy from the Royal College of Obstretricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG).
Advice for health professionals on pregnant women who are inadvertently vaccinated against chicken pox (varicella), shingles or measles, mumps, rubella.
Q fever (Coxiella burnetii) causes illness and sometimes abortion in animals, and it can lead to a pneumonia-like illness in humans.
Legal rights for pregnant employees - including paid time off for antenatal appointments, maternity leave and pay, protection against discrimination and telling the employer about the pregnancy.
Before you buy a pet cat or dog, make checks to avoid the illegal trade in pet animals, and know how to report concerns.
Vaccination resources for health professionals and immunisation practitioners.
The characteristics, symptoms and epidemiology of parvovirus B19 (also known as slapped cheek syndrome, fifth disease, or erythma infectiosum).
Maternity Allowance is paid to pregnant women who do not get Statutory Maternity Pay - rate, eligibility, apply, form MA1
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