Rubella, sometimes called “German measles,” is a disease caused by a virus. The infection is usually mild with fever and rash, but if a pregnant mother gets infected, the virus can also cause serious birth defects. The MMR vaccine protects against rubella. Learn more about rubella and the vaccine to prevent it.
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In-depth information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Academy of Pediatrics
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Academy of Pediatrics
Rubella information in Spanish for parents from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Academy of Family Physicians, and the American Academy of Pediatrics
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