Which of the Following Statements Concerning Rubella Is NOT Accurate

question 140

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning rubella is NOT accurate?

• A) Complications from the disease are particularly great if it is contracted during the first trimester.
• B) If a woman contracts German measles as a child, she automatically carries immunity for the disease into adulthood.
• C) If rubella is contracted early during the pregnancy, it may cause a spontaneous abortion.
• D) The AMA recommends that any woman of child-bearing age be vaccinated against rubella.

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