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Rubella

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Mar 3, 2024.

Rubella, or German measles, is an infection caused by a virus. The virus is spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It travels through droplets from the infected person's airway. Anyone who breathes in the droplets can become infected. The virus can also infect a person who touches an object the droplets landed on.

DISCHARGE INSTRUCTIONS:

Call your local emergency number (911 in the US) if:

Return to the emergency department if:

Call your doctor if:

Medicines:

Manage rubella:

Treatment options

The following list of medications are in some way related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

Prevent rubella:

Follow up with your doctor as directed:

Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your visits.

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