Rubella (german measles)
An infectious disease caused by a virus. It is also known as German measles or three-day measles. Symptoms include an initial flu-like illness followed by a rash on the face that spreads to the trunk and limbs.
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | |||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 |
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A 35-year old asked:
Might rubella (german measles) remain underlying in the skin after the infection has passed?
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Why is rubella called "german measles"?
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What are the chances of getting german measles(rubella) after the MMR jab?
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Immunity for rubella was less than .90 which is nonimmune. Does this mean I am also nonimmune to measles?
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Is rubella part of the red measles family?
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What are the dangers and long-term effects of measles (rubella)?
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How long do I wait to give my child the second shot of seperate measles, mumps, & rubella?
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What is measles mumps and rubella vaccine?
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What are the signs of rubella, chicken pox, and measles?
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I got tested to see if I was immune to Measles mumps and rubella and results: measles and rubella reactive. Mumps non reactive. What does that mean?
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What could happen if you don't have the MMR jab? I know you could get the illnesses (measles, mumps and rubella) but is there anything else?
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A 46-year old asked:
Recent MMR titers: Measles- 177.0 Au/ml, Mumps- 55.9 Au/ml, Rubella- 10.9 Au/ml. Was vaccinated as a child and as an adult in my 20's. No plans to revaccinate, just curious if my levels show sufficient immunity?
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Can you tell me what you suggest if im vaccinated for MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) can I still pass the mumps onto others?
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Does a lab test, testing for measles, mumps, and chickenpox, also detect rubella?
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A 23-year old female asked:
My rubella Igg came out positive and im 19weeks pregnant. Is this mean that i had measles in my first 3weeks of pregnancy? My igm is non reactive.
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Would there be any reason to get the measles / mumps / rubella vaccine again?
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Hello Dr. My son is 7 months old and will be due for his 9 months measles and rubella injection soon based on the Zambian immunization schedule. Were temporarily in SA. Is it possible for me to have a prescription to help me order the same?
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Are you immune to rubella, measles, mumps if you received the MMR vaccine twice at age one and age six?
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I had measles as a child (rubella & reg) yet turned up w/ no immunity on work bloodwork. How could that be? Gave me MMR vaccine am i know immune?
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After having multiple (at least 7)MMR vaccines, I still have negative rubella titer, Am I at risk for measles as well? Is seroconversion all or none?
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A 21-year old male asked:
Hi my measles IgG antibody -ve(57.35IU/L),mumps IgG antibody -ve(2.72 RU/ml),rubella IgG antibody -ve(<10 IU/ml)what should i do?can i get vaccinated?
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A 57-year old female asked:
My lab result says 350. Immune for my rubella screen. I had measles as a child. My job requires proof of vaccination or immunity. Is this adequate?
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Is it possible to get one IgG titer for MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) and varicella if i don't have my immunization card?
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Would having a live virus in my blood from a mumps-measles-rubella (MMR) shot affect platelet rich plasma (PRP) treatment?
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Is it safe to take BCG, Polio, Measles, Rubella, Meningitis (Quadrivalent) and Hepatitis B vaccines together on the same day?
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Is it safe to take BCG, Polio, Measles, Rubella, Meningitis (Quadrivalent) and Hepatitis B vaccines again? I can't seem to find my immunization card.
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Help me out here: what is german measles?
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What symptoms do you get from german measles?
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What are the symptoms of german measles in baby?
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What other symptoms are caused by german measles?
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