Rubella

Rubella, also known as German measles, is a viral disease that causes a mild fever, rash, and swollen glands. It's highly contagious and spreads through respiratory droplets. 

Symptoms 

• Low-grade fever

• Sore throat

• Red rash that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body

• Swollen lymph glands

• Malaise

• Upper respiratory tract symptoms

• Swollen and pink-colored eyes (conjunctivitis)

• Headache

• Stuffy, runny nose

• Cough

Complications 

• Arthritis, especially in adult and adolescent females

• Skin bleedings

• Brain infection

• Neuritis

• Inflammation of the testicles

Risk during pregnancy

• If a pregnant woman is infected with rubella early in pregnancy, she can pass the virus to her developing baby 

• This can result in miscarriage, fetal death, stillbirth, or congenital malformations 

Prevention 

• The best way to prevent rubella is to get vaccinated

• The vaccine is safe and helps your body fight off the virus