Rubella Also called: German measles, Three day measles Summary Rubella is an infection caused by a virus. It is usually mild with fever and a rash. About half of the people who get rubella do not have symptoms. If you do get them, symptoms may include A rash that starts on the face and spreads to the body Mild fever Aching joints, especially in young women Swollen glands Rubella is most dangerous for a pregnant woman’s baby. It can cause miscarriage or birth defects. Rubella spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes. People without symptoms can still spread it. There is no treatment, but the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine can prevent it. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Start Here About Rubella (German Measles, Three-Day Measles) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Rubella World Health Organization Rubella (German Measles) Nemours Foundation Rubella: Questions and Answers Immunization Action Coalition Find an Expert Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Centers for Disease Control and Prevention National Foundation for Infectious Diseases National Foundation for Infectious Diseases National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Rubella National Institutes of Health Array Congenital rubella MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) Vaccine: What You Need to Know Centers for Disease Control and Prevention MMRV (Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella) Vaccine: What You Need to Know Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Rubella Adults Facts about Rubella for Adults National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Statistics and Research FastStats: Measles National Center for Health Statistics Children German Measles (Rubella) Logical Images German Measles (Rubella) American Academy of Pediatrics Rubella – Fact Sheet for Parents Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Related Issues Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) Vaccine: Vaccine Safety Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Travelers’ Health: Rubella Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Teenagers Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) National Foundation for Infectious Diseases Women Measles, Mumps, Rubella and the MMR Vaccine during Pregnancy Organization of Teratology Information Specialists Journal Articles Congenital rubella syndrome Rubella Images Rubella (German Measles, Three-Day Measles) Photos Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Diagnosis and Tests Rubella Test American Association for Clinical Chemistry Prevention and Risk Factors Rubella: Make Sure Your Child Gets Vaccinated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
