Rubella

Rubella/German Measles is a mild virus in children, but in pregnant women, it can be very harmful to the fetus

Rash

Swollen Glands

Ages given

The first dose is given at 12-15 months
The second dose is given between 4 and 6 years old

The rubella virus passes from person to person through droplets from the nose or throat of someone with rubella. These droplets may land in the nose or mouth of someone who is close by, especially when the infected person coughs or sneezes.

There is no treatment for Rubella, but it will go
away on its own

Arthritis

Deformation in an infant whose mother contracted rubella during pregnancy

Miscarriage