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Rubella

Alternative names:

German measles; three day measles

Prevention:

Live rubella virus vaccine is routinely recommended for all children. It is routinely given at 15 months of age, but is sometimes given earlier during epidemics. A second vaccination is required in some locations between the ages of 4 to 6 or 11 to 12. MMR immunization (vaccine) is a combination vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, and rubella.

Women of child-bearing age may be screened by rubella serology. If immunity is not present, immunization can be given if conception can be prevented for 3 months after the vaccination. Vaccination should not be given at any time during pregnancy or to a person with an immune system altered by cancer, corticosteroid therapy, or radiation treatment..




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