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Rubella
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Rubella (sometimes called German measles) is a disease caused by a virus.
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It is spread from person-to-person through the air.
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Children with rubella usually first break out in a rash. Older children and adults have a mild fever, swollen glands in the neck or behind the ears, and an upper respiratory infection before they develop a rash. Adult women often suffer from aching joints. Many people infected with rubella virus have no symptoms at all.
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Rubella can cause miscarriage or serious birth defects if a pregnant woman gets infected.
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It is very contagious, so when one person gets infected, it's easy for the disease to spread. Rubella outbreaks still occur around the world.
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Vaccination is the best way to prevent rubella.
Rubella Vaccine Schedule
All children should get 2 doses of MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine starting at age 12 months. Some teens and adults may also need MMR vaccine if they didn't get 2 doses when they were younger.
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Trusted Websites
Rubella
Rubella (German Measles, Three-Day Measles)
Find fact sheets for parents and children, resources, multimedia, and more from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
German Measles (Rubella)
German Measles (Rubella)
Find easy-to-understand vaccine information for yourself or your loved ones
KidsHealth: Rubella (German Measles)
KidsHealth: Rubella (German Measles)
About the infection, including signs and symptoms, contagiousness, prevention, incubation, duration and treatment from KidsHealth
A Look at Each Vaccine: Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
A Look at Each Vaccine: Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine
Questions and answers about the disease and vaccines from the Vaccine Education Center
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Video Library
Video: MMR Vaccine - Vaccines and Your Baby
MMR Vaccine - Vaccines and Your Baby: The MMR vaccine is a combination of three vaccines in one. This vaccine prevents measles, mumps and rubella.
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Personal Testimonies
Stories of suffering and loss
No rubella stories currently available
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More Rubella Information
Rubella: Make sure your child is protected
Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Are Serious Diseases... Make sure your child is protected! (IAC)
1-page summary for parents
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Rubella: Questions & Answers
Rubella: Questions and Answers (IAC)
Rubella disease and vaccine information
Clear Answers and Smart Advice About Your Baby's Shots (IAC)
Clear Answers and Smart Advice About Your Baby's Shots (IAC)
By Ari Brown, MD, FAAP
Vaccine (Shot) for Rubella (CDC)
Vaccine (Shot) for Rubella (CDC)
Frequently asked questions
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Rubella Photos
Some of the images are quite graphic
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This page was updated on May 13, 2021.
This page was reviewed on May 13, 2021.
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