German Measles Symptoms, Treatments and More
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German measles, also known as rubella, is a virus that causes a distinctive red rash. It has the appearance of measles, but rubella is a different viral infection. Although it's less severe than the measles virus, it can cause serious complications for unborn babies.
Rubella isn't common in many nations because of the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine. However, unvaccinated individuals can still get and spread the virus. German measles isn't as infectious as measles, but anyone with the virus should take preventive measures to reduce the spread and protect unborn babies and newborns.1‘Rubella.’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 31 Mar. 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rubella/symptoms-causes/syc-20377310.
