moderate risk
Rubella virus
German measles
When to seek urgent care: Pregnant women should seek care urgently
Key facts
Family
Matonaviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
Mild
Incubation
14-21 days
Vaccine
Yes (MMR)
Est. cases tracked
11,962
Symptoms
Mild rashLow feverSwollen lymph nodesJoint pain
Transmission
Respiratory droplets
Prevention
MMR vaccination (esp. before pregnancy)
Treatment
Supportive care
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