Rubella

Disease and transmission –Rubella, also known as German measles, is a viral illness and caught via infected droplets in the air from coughs and sneezes.

Prevention - Good respiratory and hand hygiene (see good respiratory and hand hygiene leaflets) may help prevent contracting the disease. There is a two-dose vaccine given over a minimum of a month that gives lifelong immunity (also mixed with mumps and measles, known as the MMR).

Symptoms – Red or pink spotty rash but also cough, sneezing, sore throat, high temperature, headache, red eyes and painful joints. It can cause complications in pregnancy if caught at this time.  

Prevention – Good respiratory and hand hygiene may help prevent contracting the disease. There is a two-dose vaccine given over a minimum of a month that gives lifelong immunity (also mixed with mumps and measles, known as the MMR).

Treatment – There is no treatment and only supportive care is available.

Further information - https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/advice/disease-prevention-advice/measles-mumps-and-rubella-mmr