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Can you clarify what rubella really is?
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German Measles: There are 2 types of measles, rubella (german measles) and rubeola (big measles).Rubella is bad because it can really harm a fetus by miscarrage or birth defects.Please get the MMR vaccine and vaccinate your kids.
Answered 10/20/2015
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Rubella: German Measles (AKA Rubella or 3 Day Measles) is a viral infection. When a pregnant woman is infected w Rubella – miscarriage occurs in 20% or it can lead to Congenital Rubella Syndrome. Rubella symptoms may include fever (usually 102 or lower), joint pain, loss of appetite, feeling tired, nasal congestion,sore throat, cough, red eyes, headache & swollen & tender lymph nodes (posterior cervical
Answered 10/20/2015
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