§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will encourage testing for rubella immunity in early pregnancy.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergThe Department has already advised health authorities and general practitioners of the importance of antenatal testing for immunity to rubella. Such testing is normally carried out as soon as possible after a pregnant woman has sought medical advice.
§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will ensure that all females vaccinated against rubella are given a written certificate to that effect; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergThe value of a certificate of vaccination against rubella has not yet been established. It may be, however, that some such evidence of female immunity to rubella, whether acquired naturally or through vaccination, would be helpful, and the Department will bear the suggestion in mind.