Różyczka
Leczenie

Różyczka jest chorobą wirusową wywołaną przez wirus różyczki, przebiegającą zazwyczaj łagodnie, lecz wymagającą odpowiedniego postępowania objawowego. Nie istnieje specyficzne leczenie antywirusowe; terapia opiera się na odpoczynku, nawodnieniu oraz stosowaniu leków przeciwgorączkowych i przeciwbólowych, takich jak paracetamol i ibuprofen. Należy unikać kwasu acetylosalicylowego u dzieci i młodzieży poniżej 16-18 roku życia ze względu na ryzyko zespołu Reye’a. Izolacja pacjenta od momentu podejrzenia choroby do co najmniej 7 dni po ustąpieniu wysypki jest kluczowa w zapobieganiu transmisji, zwłaszcza wśród kobiet w ciąży, u których zakażenie może prowadzić do zespołu różyczki wrodzonej (CRS). W przypadku podejrzenia zakażenia u ciężarnych wskazana jest natychmiastowa konsultacja lekarska, a w niektórych sytuacjach rozważa się podanie immunoglobulin, choć nie gwarantują one ochrony płodu.

Leczenie różyczki (German Measles)

Różyczka, znana również jako German Measles, jest chorobą wirusową wywoływaną przez wirus różyczki. Pomimo że choroba ta zazwyczaj przebiega łagodnie, szczególnie u dzieci, wymaga odpowiedniego postępowania terapeutycznego, zwłaszcza w kontekście zapobiegania jej rozprzestrzeniania się oraz łagodzenia objawów.12

Brak leczenia przyczynowego

Nie istnieje specyficzne leczenie antywirusowe skierowane przeciwko wirusowi różyczki. Choroba zazwyczaj ustępuje samoistnie w ciągu około tygodnia, a terapia opiera się głównie na postępowaniu objawowym.345 Ponieważ różyczka jest chorobą wirusową, antybiotyki nie mają zastosowania w jej leczeniu.6

Leczenie objawowe

Podstawą postępowania jest złagodzenie objawów choroby i zapewnienie odpowiednich warunków do regeneracji organizmu. Zalecenia obejmują:78

  • Zapewnienie odpoczynku, co pomaga organizmowi w walce z infekcją
  • Przyjmowanie dużej ilości płynów w celu zapobiegania odwodnieniu
  • Stosowanie leków przeciwgorączkowych i przeciwbólowych

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W celu łagodzenia objawów, takich jak gorączka, ból głowy i bóle stawowe, zaleca się stosowanie:1112

  • Paracetamolu (acetaminofenu) – skutecznego w obniżaniu gorączki i łagodzeniu dolegliwości bólowych
  • Ibuprofenu – o działaniu przeciwzapalnym, przeciwbólowym i przeciwgorączkowym

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Ważna uwaga: U dzieci i młodzieży poniżej 16-18 roku życia nie należy stosować kwasu acetylosalicylowego (aspiryny) ze względu na ryzyko wystąpienia zespołu Reye’a – rzadkiego, ale poważnego schorzenia powodującego obrzęk mózgu i wątroby.151617

Izolacja pacjenta

W celu zapobiegania rozprzestrzenianiu się wirusa różyczki, zwłaszcza wśród kobiet w ciąży, zaleca się izolację osób chorych. Pacjent powinien pozostać w izolacji od momentu pojawienia się podejrzenia różyczki do co najmniej 7 dni po ustąpieniu wysypki.1819

Osoby chore powinny unikać kontaktu z innymi ludźmi, szczególnie z kobietami w ciąży, w okresie zakaźności. Należy również poinformować osoby, które mogły mieć kontakt z chorym, w tym:20

  • Współpracowników
  • Szkołę, przedszkole lub żłobek
  • Wszystkie kobiety w ciąży, które mogły być narażone na kontakt z wirusem

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Leczenie różyczki u kobiet w ciąży

Zakażenie różyczką w czasie ciąży stanowi szczególne zagrożenie dla rozwijającego się płodu, zwłaszcza w pierwszym trymestrze, prowadząc do zespołu różyczki wrodzonej (CRS – Congenital Rubella Syndrome).22

W przypadku kobiet w ciąży, które podejrzewają zarażenie różyczką, konieczna jest natychmiastowa konsultacja lekarska. W niektórych przypadkach można rozważyć podanie:2324

  • Immunoglobuliny (IG) lub hiperimmunoglobuliny – przeciwciał, które mogą pomóc w walce z wirusem i złagodzić objawy

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Należy jednak podkreślić, że podanie immunoglobuliny nie zawsze zapobiega zakażeniu płodu i rozwojowi zespołu różyczki wrodzonej, choć może zmniejszyć nasilenie objawów.2728

U kobiet w ciąży z różyczką można stosować paracetamol w celu łagodzenia objawów. W cięższych przypadkach leczenie może obejmować transfuzję krwi lub steroidy.29

Leczenie zespołu różyczki wrodzonej

Leczenie zespołu różyczki wrodzonej (CRS) zależy od stopnia nasilenia i rodzaju powstałych wad. Może obejmować:3031

  • Leczenie objawowe określonych wad narządowych
  • Interwencję chirurgiczną w przypadku wad wrodzonych serca i zaćmy
  • Odpowiednią opiekę wspomagającą poprawiającą jakość życia

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Dzieci z licznymi powikłaniami wymagają wczesnego leczenia przez zespół specjalistów, w tym:3435

  • Pediatrów
  • Okulistów – w przypadku zmętnienia rogówki, zaćmy i retinopatii
  • Kardiologów – przy wadach serca
  • Audiologów – przy uszkodzeniach słuchu
  • Specjalistów zajmujących się rozwojem neurologicznym

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W zależności od rodzaju wad i powikłań, leczenie może obejmować:3738

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Leczenie powikłań różyczki

W przypadku wystąpienia powikłań różyczki, szczególnie u młodzieży i dorosłych, może być konieczne dodatkowe leczenie:4041

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U dzieci mogą również wystąpić powikłania w postaci infekcji ucha, krup i biegunki, które należy odpowiednio leczyć.43

Profilaktyka różyczki

Szczepienia ochronne

Najskuteczniejszą metodą zapobiegania różyczce jest szczepienie szczepionką przeciwko odrze, śwince i różyczce (MMR). Szczepionka zawiera żywy atenuowany szczep wirusa różyczki i jest wysoce skuteczna:444546

  • Jedna dawka szczepionki zapewnia odporność przeciwko różyczce u około 97% zaszczepionych osób
  • Dwie dawki mogą zapewnić dożywotnią ochronę przed różyczką, podobną do tej wywołanej przez naturalne zakażenie

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Zgodnie z programem szczepień ochronnych, szczepionkę MMR podaje się:5051

  • Pierwszą dawkę – dzieciom w wieku 12-15 miesięcy
  • Drugą dawkę – przed rozpoczęciem edukacji w szkole podstawowej

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Działania niepożądane po szczepieniu są zazwyczaj łagodne i mogą obejmować ból i zaczerwienienie w miejscu wstrzyknięcia, niewielką gorączkę, wysypkę i bóle mięśniowe.5354

Szczepienia kobiet w wieku rozrodczym

Szczególnie istotne jest zapewnienie odporności na różyczkę u kobiet w wieku rozrodczym:5556

  • Kobiety planujące ciążę, które nie są pewne swojego statusu immunologicznego, powinny przeprowadzić badanie na obecność przeciwciał przeciwko wirusowi różyczki
  • W przypadku braku odporności, szczepienie MMR powinno być wykonane co najmniej 4 tygodnie przed planowaną ciążą

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Ważne ograniczenia dotyczące szczepienia MMR:5960

  • Szczepionka MMR nie jest zalecana kobietom w ciąży ani planującym ciążę w ciągu najbliższych 4 tygodni
  • Kobiety, które nie są odporne na różyczkę, powinny zostać zaszczepione po porodzie, przed wypisem ze szpitala
  • W przypadku chorób, zaburzeń krwi lub przyjmowania leków wpływających na układ odpornościowy, przed szczepieniem MMR należy skonsultować się z lekarzem

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Postępowanie w przypadku kontaktu z chorym

W przypadku narażenia na kontakt z wirusem różyczki:6364

  • Osoby nieszczepione, które zostały narażone na kontakt z wirusem, mogą odnieść korzyść z podania szczepionki MMR w ciągu 3 dni od ekspozycji, co może zmniejszyć nasilenie choroby
  • W niektórych przypadkach lekarz może zalecić podanie immunoglobulin, aby wzmocnić układ odpornościowy w walce z infekcją

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W przypadku wystąpienia ogniska różyczki:66

  • Osoby bez dowodu odporności na różyczkę powinny zostać zaszczepione
  • Osoby nieszczepione, które są zwolnione ze szczepienia z powodów medycznych, religijnych lub innych, powinny być wyłączone z placówek dotkniętych ogniskiem choroby do 23 dni po wystąpieniu wysypki u ostatniego przypadku różyczki
  • Nieszczepione osoby, które otrzymują szczepionkę MMR w ramach kontroli ogniska różyczki, mogą natychmiast wrócić do szkoły, pod warunkiem że wszystkie osoby bez dokumentacji potwierdzającej odporność na różyczkę zostały wyłączone

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Znaczenie profilaktyki w zapobieganiu różyczce

Utrzymanie wysokiego poziomu zaszczepienia przeciwko różyczce w społeczeństwie jest kluczowe dla kontrolowania rozprzestrzeniania się choroby. Jest to szczególnie istotne w zapobieganiu wadom wrodzonym powodowanym przez zespół różyczki wrodzonej.6869

Światowa Organizacja Zdrowia (WHO) zaleca, aby wszystkie kraje, które jeszcze nie wprowadziły szczepionki przeciwko różyczce, rozważyły jej wprowadzenie, wykorzystując istniejące, dobrze ugruntowane programy szczepień przeciwko odrze.70

Wskazania do konsultacji lekarskiej

Należy skontaktować się z lekarzem w następujących sytuacjach:7172

  • Wystąpienie gorączki z sztywnym karkiem lub silnym bólem głowy
  • Nadwrażliwość na światło
  • Uczucie silnego senności lub dezorientacji
  • W przypadku kobiet w ciąży – podejrzenie kontaktu z wirusem różyczki lub wystąpienie objawów sugerujących zakażenie
  • Gdy objawy nie ustępują zgodnie z oczekiwaniami lub pojawiają się nowe, niepokojące symptomy

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Zalecenia dla pacjenta

Pacjentom z różyczką zaleca się:757677

  • Zapewnienie odpowiedniego odpoczynku, aby organizm mógł zwalczyć infekcję
  • Przyjmowanie dużej ilości płynów w celu zapobiegania odwodnieniu
  • Stosowanie paracetamolu lub ibuprofenu (u dorosłych) w celu obniżenia gorączki i złagodzenia bólu
  • Izolację od innych osób, szczególnie kobiet w ciąży, przez co najmniej 4-7 dni od pojawienia się wysypki
  • Regularne wizyty kontrolne u lekarza, jeśli zostały zlecone
  • Przestrzeganie zaleceń dotyczących przyjmowania leków

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Podsumowując, różyczka jest chorobą wirusową, dla której nie istnieje specyficzne leczenie przyczynowe. Terapia koncentruje się na łagodzeniu objawów i zapobieganiu rozprzestrzenianiu się wirusa, zwłaszcza wśród kobiet w ciąży. Najskuteczniejszą metodą profilaktyki jest szczepienie szczepionką MMR, które powinno być przeprowadzane zgodnie z zaleceniami programu szczepień ochronnych.

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    How is rubella treated? […] Theres no specific medicine for treating rubella. It usually gets better on its own. You can treat symptoms at home with over-the-counter medications. Your healthcare provider may suggest quarantining away from others to reduce the spread of rubella. […] How do I manage symptoms of rubella? […] Most of the time, you can manage the symptoms of rubella at home with over-the-counter medicines, like acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol or under the brand names Tylenol or Panadol) or cough and cold medicines. Ask your healthcare provider about the best way to treat your symptoms. Check with your pediatrician before giving medications to your child for rubella. […] How is congenital rubella syndrome treated? […] The ways to treat congenital rubella syndrome depend on its severity. Some conditions are treatable with medication or surgery. Other damage is permanent, and its only possible to manage the condition to improve quality of life.
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    No treatment shortens the course of rubella infection, and symptoms don’t usually need to be treated because they’re often mild. However, health care providers usually recommend isolation from others especially from pregnant women during the infectious period. Isolate from others as soon as rubella is suspected and until at least seven days after the rash disappears. […] Support of an infant born with congenital rubella syndrome varies depending on the extent of the infant’s problems. Children who have multiple complications may require early treatment from a team of specialists.
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    Rubella Treatment […] It’s a virus, so antibiotics won’t work. […] Most of the time, the infection in children is so mild, it doesn’t need to be treated. You can bring down your child’s fever and ease aches with pain relievers like children’s acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Don’t give your child or teen aspirin because of the risk for a rare but serious condition called Reye’s syndrome, which causes swelling in the brain and liver. […] If you’re pregnant and think you’ve caught rubella, call your doctor right away. You may be able to take antibodies called hyperimmune globulin to help your body fight the virus. […] As for home remedies for rubella, there aren’t any that make the virus go away faster. But rest and pain relievers can help with self-care in mild cases, if needed.
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    There are no effective treatments to fight the virus that causes rubella. If necessary, the symptoms can be relieved with painkillers or fever-lowering medications. […] It is important to get plenty of bed rest so that your body can fight the infection and recover.
  • #5 Rubella (German measles) – symptoms, treatments and vaccination | healthdirect
    https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/rubella-german-measles
    Rubella (German measles) is a contagious virus, also known as German measles. It is different from the measles virus. Many people with rubella have no symptoms, while others experience a mild illness with fever and a red rash. […] There is no specific medicine or treatment for rubella. Antibiotics will not help you recover from rubella faster. Rubella is caused by a virus, and antibiotics are not effective against viruses. Most people recover from rubella at home without medical treatment. It can help to: get plenty of rest, drink lots of fluids, take paracetamol to relieve fever. […] Vaccination is the best way to prevent rubella.
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    https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-rubella
    Rubella Treatment […] It’s a virus, so antibiotics won’t work. […] Most of the time, the infection in children is so mild, it doesn’t need to be treated. You can bring down your child’s fever and ease aches with pain relievers like children’s acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Don’t give your child or teen aspirin because of the risk for a rare but serious condition called Reye’s syndrome, which causes swelling in the brain and liver. […] If you’re pregnant and think you’ve caught rubella, call your doctor right away. You may be able to take antibodies called hyperimmune globulin to help your body fight the virus. […] As for home remedies for rubella, there aren’t any that make the virus go away faster. But rest and pain relievers can help with self-care in mild cases, if needed.
  • #7 Rubella (german measles)
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rubella/
    Rubella usually gets better in about a week. […] After getting advice from a GP, you or your child should: get plenty of rest, drink lots of fluids, like water or squash, take paracetamol or ibuprofen if you’re uncomfortable do not give aspirin to children under 16. […] The MMR vaccine can prevent rubella. It also protects you from measles and mumps. […] The MMR vaccine is offered to all children in the UK. 2 doses can give lifelong protection against measles, mumps, and rubella.
  • #8 Rubella (German measles) – including symptoms, treatment and prevention | SA Health
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    Rubella (German measles) – including symptoms, treatment and prevention […] Treatment for rubella infection: There is no effective antiviral treatment for rubella. Treatment of symptoms includes plenty of fluids and pain relief if required. Paracetamol may be used to reduce fever and pain. Aspirin should not be given to children under 12 years of age unless specifically recommended by a doctor.
  • #9 Rubella (German measles) – symptoms, treatments and vaccination | healthdirect
    https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/rubella-german-measles
    Rubella (German measles) is a contagious virus, also known as German measles. It is different from the measles virus. Many people with rubella have no symptoms, while others experience a mild illness with fever and a red rash. […] There is no specific medicine or treatment for rubella. Antibiotics will not help you recover from rubella faster. Rubella is caused by a virus, and antibiotics are not effective against viruses. Most people recover from rubella at home without medical treatment. It can help to: get plenty of rest, drink lots of fluids, take paracetamol to relieve fever. […] Vaccination is the best way to prevent rubella.
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    https://www.informedhealth.org/rubella-german-measles.html
    There are no effective treatments to fight the virus that causes rubella. If necessary, the symptoms can be relieved with painkillers or fever-lowering medications. […] It is important to get plenty of bed rest so that your body can fight the infection and recover.
  • #11 Rubella (German Measles): Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17798-rubella
    How is rubella treated? […] Theres no specific medicine for treating rubella. It usually gets better on its own. You can treat symptoms at home with over-the-counter medications. Your healthcare provider may suggest quarantining away from others to reduce the spread of rubella. […] How do I manage symptoms of rubella? […] Most of the time, you can manage the symptoms of rubella at home with over-the-counter medicines, like acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol or under the brand names Tylenol or Panadol) or cough and cold medicines. Ask your healthcare provider about the best way to treat your symptoms. Check with your pediatrician before giving medications to your child for rubella. […] How is congenital rubella syndrome treated? […] The ways to treat congenital rubella syndrome depend on its severity. Some conditions are treatable with medication or surgery. Other damage is permanent, and its only possible to manage the condition to improve quality of life.
  • #12 Rubella (German Measles): Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
    https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-rubella
    Rubella Treatment […] It’s a virus, so antibiotics won’t work. […] Most of the time, the infection in children is so mild, it doesn’t need to be treated. You can bring down your child’s fever and ease aches with pain relievers like children’s acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Don’t give your child or teen aspirin because of the risk for a rare but serious condition called Reye’s syndrome, which causes swelling in the brain and liver. […] If you’re pregnant and think you’ve caught rubella, call your doctor right away. You may be able to take antibodies called hyperimmune globulin to help your body fight the virus. […] As for home remedies for rubella, there aren’t any that make the virus go away faster. But rest and pain relievers can help with self-care in mild cases, if needed.
  • #13
    https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?HwId=uh4928
    Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse advice line (811 in most provinces and territories) if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Take an over-the-counter pain medicine, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or naproxen (Aleve), to reduce fever and discomfort. Read and follow all instructions on the label. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome, a serious illness. […] Call your doctor or nurse advice line now or seek immediate medical care if: You have a fever with a stiff neck or a severe headache. You are sensitive to light or feel very sleepy or confused.
  • #14 Rubella (german measles)
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rubella/
    Rubella usually gets better in about a week. […] After getting advice from a GP, you or your child should: get plenty of rest, drink lots of fluids, like water or squash, take paracetamol or ibuprofen if you’re uncomfortable do not give aspirin to children under 16. […] The MMR vaccine can prevent rubella. It also protects you from measles and mumps. […] The MMR vaccine is offered to all children in the UK. 2 doses can give lifelong protection against measles, mumps, and rubella.
  • #15 Rubella (German Measles): Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
    https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-rubella
    Rubella Treatment […] It’s a virus, so antibiotics won’t work. […] Most of the time, the infection in children is so mild, it doesn’t need to be treated. You can bring down your child’s fever and ease aches with pain relievers like children’s acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Don’t give your child or teen aspirin because of the risk for a rare but serious condition called Reye’s syndrome, which causes swelling in the brain and liver. […] If you’re pregnant and think you’ve caught rubella, call your doctor right away. You may be able to take antibodies called hyperimmune globulin to help your body fight the virus. […] As for home remedies for rubella, there aren’t any that make the virus go away faster. But rest and pain relievers can help with self-care in mild cases, if needed.
  • #16 Rubella (German measles) – including symptoms, treatment and prevention | SA Health
    https://www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/wps/wcm/connect/public+content/sa+health+internet/conditions/infectious+diseases/rubella/rubella+german+measles+-+including+symptoms+treatment+and+prevention
    Rubella (German measles) – including symptoms, treatment and prevention […] Treatment for rubella infection: There is no effective antiviral treatment for rubella. Treatment of symptoms includes plenty of fluids and pain relief if required. Paracetamol may be used to reduce fever and pain. Aspirin should not be given to children under 12 years of age unless specifically recommended by a doctor.
  • #17
    https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?HwId=uh4928
    Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse advice line (811 in most provinces and territories) if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Take an over-the-counter pain medicine, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or naproxen (Aleve), to reduce fever and discomfort. Read and follow all instructions on the label. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome, a serious illness. […] Call your doctor or nurse advice line now or seek immediate medical care if: You have a fever with a stiff neck or a severe headache. You are sensitive to light or feel very sleepy or confused.
  • #18 Rubella – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rubella/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20377315
    No treatment shortens the course of rubella infection, and symptoms don’t usually need to be treated because they’re often mild. However, health care providers usually recommend isolation from others especially from pregnant women during the infectious period. Isolate from others as soon as rubella is suspected and until at least seven days after the rash disappears. […] Support of an infant born with congenital rubella syndrome varies depending on the extent of the infant’s problems. Children who have multiple complications may require early treatment from a team of specialists.
  • #19 Rubella (German Measles or Three-Day Measles)
    https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/rubella/fact_sheet.htm
    There is no specific treatment for rubella. […] Maintaining high levels of rubella immunization in the community is critical to controlling the spread. Control of the spread of rubella is needed primarily to prevent the birth defects caused by CRS. Therefore, women of childbearing age should have their immunity checked and receive rubella vaccine if needed. Infected individuals should be excluded from work or school during their infectious period.
  • #20 Rubella (German Measles) Symptoms, Vaccine & Treatment | Ada
    https://ada.com/conditions/rubella/
    There is no specific treatment for rubella, and symptoms tend to pass within 7 to 10 days. Bed rest is advised. Ibuprofen and paracetamol/acetaminophen can be used to reduce a temperature and ease aching joints. Drinking plenty of warming fluids can prevent dehydration and help symptoms like a sore throat. If any concerning symptoms develop, contact a doctor. The free Ada app can also be used to carry out a symptom assessment. […] The best precaution against rubella is to be vaccinated against it. […] Women who are considering becoming pregnant and are not sure if they are immune to rubella can be tested by their doctor. If necessary, they can be vaccinated with MMR before becoming pregnant. […] It is important to tell other people who may have come into contact with someone who has rubella. This can include: Work colleagues, School, daycare or nursery, Anyone who is pregnant.
  • #21 Clinical Overview of Rubella | Rubella | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/rubella/hcp/clinical-overview/index.html
    There is no specific antiviral therapy for rubella infection. […] Patients with rubella should be isolated for 7 days after they develop rash. […] In settings where pregnant women may be exposed, outbreak control measures should begin as soon as rubella is suspected and should not be postponed until laboratory confirmation of cases. […] People at risk who cannot readily provide acceptable evidence of rubella immunity should be considered susceptible and should be vaccinated. […] People without evidence of immunity who are exempt from rubella vaccination for medical, religious, or other reasons should be excluded from affected institutions in the outbreak area until 23 days after the onset of rash in the last case of rubella. […] Unvaccinated people who receive MMR vaccine as part of rubella outbreak control may immediately return to school provided all people without documentation of rubella immunity have been excluded.
  • #22 Rubella – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rubella/symptoms-causes/syc-20377310
    Rubella is a contagious viral infection best known by its distinctive red rash. […] The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and highly effective in preventing rubella. The vaccine provides lifelong protection against rubella. […] The MMR vaccine prevents rubella and protects against it for life. Getting the vaccine can prevent rubella during future pregnancies. […] If you’re pregnant and you develop rubella, especially during the first trimester, the virus can cause death or serious birth defects in the developing fetus. […] If you’ve never received the vaccine and you think you might have been exposed to rubella, contact your health care provider immediately. A blood test might confirm that you’re already immune. […] The vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women or women who plan to get pregnant within the next four weeks. […] If you have cancer, a blood disorder or another disease, or you take medication that affects your immune system, talk to your health care provider before getting an MMR vaccine.
  • #23 Rubella (German Measles): Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
    https://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/what-is-rubella
    Rubella Treatment […] It’s a virus, so antibiotics won’t work. […] Most of the time, the infection in children is so mild, it doesn’t need to be treated. You can bring down your child’s fever and ease aches with pain relievers like children’s acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Don’t give your child or teen aspirin because of the risk for a rare but serious condition called Reye’s syndrome, which causes swelling in the brain and liver. […] If you’re pregnant and think you’ve caught rubella, call your doctor right away. You may be able to take antibodies called hyperimmune globulin to help your body fight the virus. […] As for home remedies for rubella, there aren’t any that make the virus go away faster. But rest and pain relievers can help with self-care in mild cases, if needed.
  • #24 German Measles (Rubella): Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
    https://www.healthline.com/health/rubella
    Most cases of German measles are treated at home. Your doctor may tell you to rest in bed and to take acetaminophen (Tylenol), which can help relieve discomfort from fever and aches. They may also recommend that you stay home from work or school to prevent spreading the virus to others. […] Pregnant women may be treated with antibodies called hyperimmune globulin that can fight off the virus. This can help reduce your symptoms. However, there’s still a chance that your baby will develop congenital rubella syndrome. Babies who are born with congenital rubella will require treatment from a team of specialists. Talk to your doctor if you’re concerned about passing German measles on to your baby.
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  • #26 Rubella (German measles) – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment | MedPark Hospital
    https://www.medparkhospital.com/zh-CN/disease-and-treatment/rubella
    Rubella does not require treatment as it causes merely mild symptoms. However, a physician may suggest staying away from other people, especially pregnant women, during the infectious period. […] Pregnant patients should consult a doctor on the risk of passing infection to developing babies. A physician may prescribe serum immunoglobulin to alleviate the symptoms. This serum is made of antibodies that attack the rubella virus. However, the serum is not capable of lowering the risk of congenital rubella for newborns. Treatment guidelines for congenital rubella vary from case to case and are according to the extent of the disease. Newborns with myriad complications require treatment and the rubella vaccine to start preventing rubella at its onset.
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  • #28 Rubella (German measles) – Symptoms, Causes and Treatment | MedPark Hospital
    https://www.medparkhospital.com/zh-CN/disease-and-treatment/rubella
    Rubella does not require treatment as it causes merely mild symptoms. However, a physician may suggest staying away from other people, especially pregnant women, during the infectious period. […] Pregnant patients should consult a doctor on the risk of passing infection to developing babies. A physician may prescribe serum immunoglobulin to alleviate the symptoms. This serum is made of antibodies that attack the rubella virus. However, the serum is not capable of lowering the risk of congenital rubella for newborns. Treatment guidelines for congenital rubella vary from case to case and are according to the extent of the disease. Newborns with myriad complications require treatment and the rubella vaccine to start preventing rubella at its onset.
  • #29 Rubella and pregnancy | March of Dimes
    https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/pregnancy/rubella-and-pregnancy
    Rubella is an infection that causes mild flu-like symptoms and a rash. […] There is no specific medicine to treat rubella. In many cases, the symptoms of the disease are mild. Staying in bed (bed rest), drinking fluids and taking medicines to reduce fever can help. […] Pregnant people with rubella may be treated with acetaminophen to relieve their symptoms. In more serious cases, treatment may include blood transfusion or steroids. A blood transfusion is when you have new blood put into your body. Steroids are synthetic hormones that treat inflammation. […] Contact your health care provider if you are pregnant and think you have rubella or have been exposed to the disease.
  • #30 Rubella (German Measles): Symptoms, Treatment & Prevention
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17798-rubella
    How is rubella treated? […] Theres no specific medicine for treating rubella. It usually gets better on its own. You can treat symptoms at home with over-the-counter medications. Your healthcare provider may suggest quarantining away from others to reduce the spread of rubella. […] How do I manage symptoms of rubella? […] Most of the time, you can manage the symptoms of rubella at home with over-the-counter medicines, like acetaminophen (also known as paracetamol or under the brand names Tylenol or Panadol) or cough and cold medicines. Ask your healthcare provider about the best way to treat your symptoms. Check with your pediatrician before giving medications to your child for rubella. […] How is congenital rubella syndrome treated? […] The ways to treat congenital rubella syndrome depend on its severity. Some conditions are treatable with medication or surgery. Other damage is permanent, and its only possible to manage the condition to improve quality of life.
  • #31 Rubella – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rubella/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20377315
    No treatment shortens the course of rubella infection, and symptoms don’t usually need to be treated because they’re often mild. However, health care providers usually recommend isolation from others especially from pregnant women during the infectious period. Isolate from others as soon as rubella is suspected and until at least seven days after the rash disappears. […] Support of an infant born with congenital rubella syndrome varies depending on the extent of the infant’s problems. Children who have multiple complications may require early treatment from a team of specialists.
  • #32 Rubella – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubella
    There is no specific treatment for rubella; however, management is a matter of responding to symptoms to diminish discomfort. Treatment of newborn babies is focused on management of the complications. Congenital heart defects and cataracts can be corrected by direct surgery. […] Management for ocular congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) is similar to that for age-related macular degeneration, including counseling, regular monitoring, and the provision of low vision devices, if required.
  • #33 Rubella | Description, Cause, Symptoms, & Prevention | Britannica
    https://www.britannica.com/science/rubella
    A vaccine against rubella was introduced by 1969. […] Treatment for rubella is supportive, aimed at lessening the severity of symptoms. Fetal infection resulting in congenital birth defects, particularly of the heart, may be corrected with surgery.
  • #34 Rubella – Diagnosis & treatment – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rubella/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20377315
    No treatment shortens the course of rubella infection, and symptoms don’t usually need to be treated because they’re often mild. However, health care providers usually recommend isolation from others especially from pregnant women during the infectious period. Isolate from others as soon as rubella is suspected and until at least seven days after the rash disappears. […] Support of an infant born with congenital rubella syndrome varies depending on the extent of the infant’s problems. Children who have multiple complications may require early treatment from a team of specialists.
  • #35 Pediatric Rubella Treatment & Management: Medical Care, Surgical Care, Consultations
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/968523-treatment
    Treatment of symptomatic newborns is as follows: Provide careful evaluation of the eyes and ophthalmology referral for babies with corneal clouding, cataract, and retinopathy. Corneal clouding may indicate infantile glaucoma. […] Babies with congenital rubella syndrome who develop respiratory distress may require supportive treatment in the ICU. […] Hepatosplenomegaly is monitored clinically. No intervention is required. […] Patients with hyperbilirubinemia may require phototherapy or exchange transfusions if jaundice is severe to prevent kernicterus. […] True hemorrhagic difficulties have not been a major problem; however, IVIG may be considered in infants who develop severe thrombocytopenia. Corticosteroids are not indicated. […] Infants who have a rubella-related heart abnormality should be carefully observed for signs of congestive heart failure. Echocardiography may be essential for diagnosis of heart defects.
  • #36 Rubella – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559040/
    Treatment of postnatally acquired rubella in non-gravid individuals is mainly supportive and consists of the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for fever, arthralgia and/or arthritis. […] In pregnant women, the management depends on the gestation age at the onset of infection. If the infection occurs before 18 weeks of gestation, the fetus is at high risk for infection and subsequent malformation, and management should include the consideration of pregnancy termination according to local ethical and legislative regulations. If the infection occurs after 18 weeks of gestation, the pregnancy could be continued with ultrasound monitoring and specific neonatal management. […] Treatment of children with congenital rubella syndrome should be symptomatic and organ-specific. It usually involves a multidisciplinary approach and requires pediatric, ophthalmologic, cardiac, audiological, and neurodevelopmental evaluation. Long-term follow up is needed to monitor for delayed manifestations.
  • #37 Pediatric Rubella Treatment & Management: Medical Care, Surgical Care, Consultations
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/968523-treatment
    Treatment of symptomatic newborns is as follows: Provide careful evaluation of the eyes and ophthalmology referral for babies with corneal clouding, cataract, and retinopathy. Corneal clouding may indicate infantile glaucoma. […] Babies with congenital rubella syndrome who develop respiratory distress may require supportive treatment in the ICU. […] Hepatosplenomegaly is monitored clinically. No intervention is required. […] Patients with hyperbilirubinemia may require phototherapy or exchange transfusions if jaundice is severe to prevent kernicterus. […] True hemorrhagic difficulties have not been a major problem; however, IVIG may be considered in infants who develop severe thrombocytopenia. Corticosteroids are not indicated. […] Infants who have a rubella-related heart abnormality should be carefully observed for signs of congestive heart failure. Echocardiography may be essential for diagnosis of heart defects.
  • #38 Pediatric Rubella Treatment & Management: Medical Care, Surgical Care, Consultations
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/968523-treatment
    Surgical care is not indicated. […] Surgical treatment may be required for congenital heart anomalies, including patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), coarctation of aorta, ventricular septal defect (VSD), atrial septal defect (ASD), and pulmonary artery stenosis. […] Surgical treatment may be required for eye defects such as glaucoma, cataract, and retinal neovascularization. […] Consult an infectious disease specialist for complicated postnatal rubella and congenital rubella syndrome. […] Adequate rehabilitation programs comprising physical and occupational therapy may be beneficial for patients with motor weakness and motor delay.
  • #39 Rubella – StatPearls – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK559040/
    Treatment of postnatally acquired rubella in non-gravid individuals is mainly supportive and consists of the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for fever, arthralgia and/or arthritis. […] In pregnant women, the management depends on the gestation age at the onset of infection. If the infection occurs before 18 weeks of gestation, the fetus is at high risk for infection and subsequent malformation, and management should include the consideration of pregnancy termination according to local ethical and legislative regulations. If the infection occurs after 18 weeks of gestation, the pregnancy could be continued with ultrasound monitoring and specific neonatal management. […] Treatment of children with congenital rubella syndrome should be symptomatic and organ-specific. It usually involves a multidisciplinary approach and requires pediatric, ophthalmologic, cardiac, audiological, and neurodevelopmental evaluation. Long-term follow up is needed to monitor for delayed manifestations.
  • #40
    https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/rubella
    There is no treatment for rubella. Young children can get ear infections, croup, and diarrhea, which can be treated. […] Complications, such as arthritis, occur more often in adolescents and women than children.
  • #41 Pediatric Rubella Treatment & Management: Medical Care, Surgical Care, Consultations
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/968523-treatment
    Treatment is supportive. No specific antiviral agent for rubella is currently available. […] Starch baths and antihistamines may be useful for adult patients with uncomplicated rubella and troublesome itching. […] For complicated cases, treatment is as follows: For severe arthritis affecting weight-bearing joints, encourage rest. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be helpful, but corticosteroids are not indicated. […] For patients with encephalitis, provide supportive care with adequate fluid and electrolyte maintenance. […] Thrombocytopenia is usually self-limited but, if severe, consider intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). Corticosteroids have not demonstrated any specific benefit. Splenectomy is not indicated. […] Treatment is supportive. Provide vision screening and hearing screening for asymptomatic newborns.
  • #42 Pediatric Rubella Treatment & Management: Medical Care, Surgical Care, Consultations
    https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/968523-treatment
    Treatment is supportive. No specific antiviral agent for rubella is currently available. […] Starch baths and antihistamines may be useful for adult patients with uncomplicated rubella and troublesome itching. […] For complicated cases, treatment is as follows: For severe arthritis affecting weight-bearing joints, encourage rest. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) may be helpful, but corticosteroids are not indicated. […] For patients with encephalitis, provide supportive care with adequate fluid and electrolyte maintenance. […] Thrombocytopenia is usually self-limited but, if severe, consider intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). Corticosteroids have not demonstrated any specific benefit. Splenectomy is not indicated. […] Treatment is supportive. Provide vision screening and hearing screening for asymptomatic newborns.
  • #43
    https://www.nationwidechildrens.org/conditions/rubella
    There is no treatment for rubella. Young children can get ear infections, croup, and diarrhea, which can be treated. […] Complications, such as arthritis, occur more often in adolescents and women than children.
  • #44 Rubella – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rubella/symptoms-causes/syc-20377310
    Rubella is a contagious viral infection best known by its distinctive red rash. […] The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and highly effective in preventing rubella. The vaccine provides lifelong protection against rubella. […] The MMR vaccine prevents rubella and protects against it for life. Getting the vaccine can prevent rubella during future pregnancies. […] If you’re pregnant and you develop rubella, especially during the first trimester, the virus can cause death or serious birth defects in the developing fetus. […] If you’ve never received the vaccine and you think you might have been exposed to rubella, contact your health care provider immediately. A blood test might confirm that you’re already immune. […] The vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women or women who plan to get pregnant within the next four weeks. […] If you have cancer, a blood disorder or another disease, or you take medication that affects your immune system, talk to your health care provider before getting an MMR vaccine.
  • #45
    https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/rubella
    Being vaccinated is the best way to prevent getting sick with rubella or spreading it to other people. The vaccine is safe and helps your body fight off the virus. […] The rubella vaccine is a live attenuated strain, and a single dose gives more than 95% long-lasting immunity, which is similar to that induced by natural infection. […] Adverse reactions following vaccination are generally mild. They may include pain and redness at the injection site, low-grade fever, rash and muscle aches. Mass immunization campaigns in the Region of the Americas involving more than 250 million adolescents and adults did not identify any serious adverse reactions associated with the vaccine. […] WHO recommends that all countries that have not yet introduced rubella vaccine should consider doing so using existing, well-established measles immunization programmes.
  • #46 Rubella (german measles)
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rubella/
    Rubella usually gets better in about a week. […] After getting advice from a GP, you or your child should: get plenty of rest, drink lots of fluids, like water or squash, take paracetamol or ibuprofen if you’re uncomfortable do not give aspirin to children under 16. […] The MMR vaccine can prevent rubella. It also protects you from measles and mumps. […] The MMR vaccine is offered to all children in the UK. 2 doses can give lifelong protection against measles, mumps, and rubella.
  • #47 Rubella (German Measles) | Disease Outbreak Control Division
    https://health.hawaii.gov/docd/disease_listing/rubella-german-measles/
    There is no specific treatment for rubella. Mild symptoms may be managed with bed rest and medicines for fever. […] Rubella can be prevented with rubella-containing vaccine. One dose of the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine is about 97% effective at preventing rubella.
  • #48
    https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/rubella
    Being vaccinated is the best way to prevent getting sick with rubella or spreading it to other people. The vaccine is safe and helps your body fight off the virus. […] The rubella vaccine is a live attenuated strain, and a single dose gives more than 95% long-lasting immunity, which is similar to that induced by natural infection. […] Adverse reactions following vaccination are generally mild. They may include pain and redness at the injection site, low-grade fever, rash and muscle aches. Mass immunization campaigns in the Region of the Americas involving more than 250 million adolescents and adults did not identify any serious adverse reactions associated with the vaccine. […] WHO recommends that all countries that have not yet introduced rubella vaccine should consider doing so using existing, well-established measles immunization programmes.
  • #49
    https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/vaccine-preventable-diseases/Pages/German-Measles-(Rubella).aspx
    Getting the MMR vaccine will prevent your child from getting sick and spreading rubella to a pregnant woman. […] The MMR vaccine cannot be given during pregnancy. It is important to be vaccinated before you are pregnant if you were not vaccinated as a child or do not know your status. The vaccine must be given at least 1 month before you become pregnant. […] There is no medication to cure a rubella infection. To help your child feel better, make sure they get plenty of rest, stay hydrated and treat fever and pain as needed. […] Getting vaccinated can protect yourself and others. After one dose of the MMR vaccine, 95% of people show immunity to rubella. Two doses will provide closer to 100% lifelong protection.
  • #50 Rubella (german measles)
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rubella/
    Rubella usually gets better in about a week. […] After getting advice from a GP, you or your child should: get plenty of rest, drink lots of fluids, like water or squash, take paracetamol or ibuprofen if you’re uncomfortable do not give aspirin to children under 16. […] The MMR vaccine can prevent rubella. It also protects you from measles and mumps. […] The MMR vaccine is offered to all children in the UK. 2 doses can give lifelong protection against measles, mumps, and rubella.
  • #51 Rubella (German Measles) | Mass.gov
    https://www.mass.gov/info-details/rubella-german-measles
    Rubella vaccine is usually given in a shot called MMR, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella. There are now many fewer cases of these three diseases because children get the MMR vaccine. Protect your children by having them vaccinated when they are 12 – 15 months old, and again when they are about to enter kindergarten. […] Women who plan to have children and are not immune should get MMR at least 4 weeks before getting pregnant. Pregnant women who are not immune should be vaccinated after giving birth, before discharge from the hospital. […] Yes. It is safe for most people. However, a vaccine, like other medicines, can cause side effects in some people. The MMR vaccine can cause fever, mild rash, temporary pain or stiffness of the joints. More severe problems, such as seizures, bleeding problems or allergic reactions are very rare. Getting MMR vaccine is much safer than getting rubella, and most people do not have any problems with the vaccine.
  • #52 Rubella (german measles)
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rubella/
    Rubella usually gets better in about a week. […] After getting advice from a GP, you or your child should: get plenty of rest, drink lots of fluids, like water or squash, take paracetamol or ibuprofen if you’re uncomfortable do not give aspirin to children under 16. […] The MMR vaccine can prevent rubella. It also protects you from measles and mumps. […] The MMR vaccine is offered to all children in the UK. 2 doses can give lifelong protection against measles, mumps, and rubella.
  • #53
    https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/rubella
    Being vaccinated is the best way to prevent getting sick with rubella or spreading it to other people. The vaccine is safe and helps your body fight off the virus. […] The rubella vaccine is a live attenuated strain, and a single dose gives more than 95% long-lasting immunity, which is similar to that induced by natural infection. […] Adverse reactions following vaccination are generally mild. They may include pain and redness at the injection site, low-grade fever, rash and muscle aches. Mass immunization campaigns in the Region of the Americas involving more than 250 million adolescents and adults did not identify any serious adverse reactions associated with the vaccine. […] WHO recommends that all countries that have not yet introduced rubella vaccine should consider doing so using existing, well-established measles immunization programmes.
  • #54 Rubella (German Measles) | Mass.gov
    https://www.mass.gov/info-details/rubella-german-measles
    Rubella vaccine is usually given in a shot called MMR, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella. There are now many fewer cases of these three diseases because children get the MMR vaccine. Protect your children by having them vaccinated when they are 12 – 15 months old, and again when they are about to enter kindergarten. […] Women who plan to have children and are not immune should get MMR at least 4 weeks before getting pregnant. Pregnant women who are not immune should be vaccinated after giving birth, before discharge from the hospital. […] Yes. It is safe for most people. However, a vaccine, like other medicines, can cause side effects in some people. The MMR vaccine can cause fever, mild rash, temporary pain or stiffness of the joints. More severe problems, such as seizures, bleeding problems or allergic reactions are very rare. Getting MMR vaccine is much safer than getting rubella, and most people do not have any problems with the vaccine.
  • #55 Rubella (German Measles or Three-Day Measles)
    https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/rubella/fact_sheet.htm
    There is no specific treatment for rubella. […] Maintaining high levels of rubella immunization in the community is critical to controlling the spread. Control of the spread of rubella is needed primarily to prevent the birth defects caused by CRS. Therefore, women of childbearing age should have their immunity checked and receive rubella vaccine if needed. Infected individuals should be excluded from work or school during their infectious period.
  • #56 Rubella (German Measles) Symptoms, Vaccine & Treatment | Ada
    https://ada.com/conditions/rubella/
    There is no specific treatment for rubella, and symptoms tend to pass within 7 to 10 days. Bed rest is advised. Ibuprofen and paracetamol/acetaminophen can be used to reduce a temperature and ease aching joints. Drinking plenty of warming fluids can prevent dehydration and help symptoms like a sore throat. If any concerning symptoms develop, contact a doctor. The free Ada app can also be used to carry out a symptom assessment. […] The best precaution against rubella is to be vaccinated against it. […] Women who are considering becoming pregnant and are not sure if they are immune to rubella can be tested by their doctor. If necessary, they can be vaccinated with MMR before becoming pregnant. […] It is important to tell other people who may have come into contact with someone who has rubella. This can include: Work colleagues, School, daycare or nursery, Anyone who is pregnant.
  • #57 Rubella (German measles) in pregnancy | Caring for kids
    https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/health-conditions-and-treatments/rubella_in_pregnancy
    There is no treatment for rubella infection. […] If a blood test shows you are not protected against rubella, you should get the MMR vaccine right away. The vaccine should be given at least 4 weeks before you become pregnant. You cannot get this vaccine when you are pregnant. […] If you are not immune, you should be vaccinated as soon as possible after your baby is born, before leaving the hospital.
  • #58 Rubella (German Measles) Symptoms, Vaccine & Treatment | Ada
    https://ada.com/conditions/rubella/
    There is no specific treatment for rubella, and symptoms tend to pass within 7 to 10 days. Bed rest is advised. Ibuprofen and paracetamol/acetaminophen can be used to reduce a temperature and ease aching joints. Drinking plenty of warming fluids can prevent dehydration and help symptoms like a sore throat. If any concerning symptoms develop, contact a doctor. The free Ada app can also be used to carry out a symptom assessment. […] The best precaution against rubella is to be vaccinated against it. […] Women who are considering becoming pregnant and are not sure if they are immune to rubella can be tested by their doctor. If necessary, they can be vaccinated with MMR before becoming pregnant. […] It is important to tell other people who may have come into contact with someone who has rubella. This can include: Work colleagues, School, daycare or nursery, Anyone who is pregnant.
  • #59 Rubella – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rubella/symptoms-causes/syc-20377310
    Rubella is a contagious viral infection best known by its distinctive red rash. […] The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and highly effective in preventing rubella. The vaccine provides lifelong protection against rubella. […] The MMR vaccine prevents rubella and protects against it for life. Getting the vaccine can prevent rubella during future pregnancies. […] If you’re pregnant and you develop rubella, especially during the first trimester, the virus can cause death or serious birth defects in the developing fetus. […] If you’ve never received the vaccine and you think you might have been exposed to rubella, contact your health care provider immediately. A blood test might confirm that you’re already immune. […] The vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women or women who plan to get pregnant within the next four weeks. […] If you have cancer, a blood disorder or another disease, or you take medication that affects your immune system, talk to your health care provider before getting an MMR vaccine.
  • #60 Rubella (German measles) in pregnancy | Caring for kids
    https://caringforkids.cps.ca/handouts/health-conditions-and-treatments/rubella_in_pregnancy
    There is no treatment for rubella infection. […] If a blood test shows you are not protected against rubella, you should get the MMR vaccine right away. The vaccine should be given at least 4 weeks before you become pregnant. You cannot get this vaccine when you are pregnant. […] If you are not immune, you should be vaccinated as soon as possible after your baby is born, before leaving the hospital.
  • #61 Rubella – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rubella/symptoms-causes/syc-20377310
    Rubella is a contagious viral infection best known by its distinctive red rash. […] The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and highly effective in preventing rubella. The vaccine provides lifelong protection against rubella. […] The MMR vaccine prevents rubella and protects against it for life. Getting the vaccine can prevent rubella during future pregnancies. […] If you’re pregnant and you develop rubella, especially during the first trimester, the virus can cause death or serious birth defects in the developing fetus. […] If you’ve never received the vaccine and you think you might have been exposed to rubella, contact your health care provider immediately. A blood test might confirm that you’re already immune. […] The vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women or women who plan to get pregnant within the next four weeks. […] If you have cancer, a blood disorder or another disease, or you take medication that affects your immune system, talk to your health care provider before getting an MMR vaccine.
  • #62 Rubella (German Measles) | Mass.gov
    https://www.mass.gov/info-details/rubella-german-measles
    Rubella vaccine is usually given in a shot called MMR, which protects against measles, mumps and rubella. There are now many fewer cases of these three diseases because children get the MMR vaccine. Protect your children by having them vaccinated when they are 12 – 15 months old, and again when they are about to enter kindergarten. […] Women who plan to have children and are not immune should get MMR at least 4 weeks before getting pregnant. Pregnant women who are not immune should be vaccinated after giving birth, before discharge from the hospital. […] Yes. It is safe for most people. However, a vaccine, like other medicines, can cause side effects in some people. The MMR vaccine can cause fever, mild rash, temporary pain or stiffness of the joints. More severe problems, such as seizures, bleeding problems or allergic reactions are very rare. Getting MMR vaccine is much safer than getting rubella, and most people do not have any problems with the vaccine.
  • #63 Rubella – Symptoms & causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/rubella/symptoms-causes/syc-20377310
    Rubella is a contagious viral infection best known by its distinctive red rash. […] The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and highly effective in preventing rubella. The vaccine provides lifelong protection against rubella. […] The MMR vaccine prevents rubella and protects against it for life. Getting the vaccine can prevent rubella during future pregnancies. […] If you’re pregnant and you develop rubella, especially during the first trimester, the virus can cause death or serious birth defects in the developing fetus. […] If you’ve never received the vaccine and you think you might have been exposed to rubella, contact your health care provider immediately. A blood test might confirm that you’re already immune. […] The vaccine is not recommended for pregnant women or women who plan to get pregnant within the next four weeks. […] If you have cancer, a blood disorder or another disease, or you take medication that affects your immune system, talk to your health care provider before getting an MMR vaccine.
  • #64 What Is the Difference Between Rubella and Rubeola?
    https://www.healthline.com/health/what-is-the-difference-between-rubella-and-rubeola
    Since both infections are viral, there is no effective treatment for either. The best treatment is prevention through vaccination. […] If you know you’ve been exposed to rubella or rubeola, vaccination with the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine within 3 days of exposure could help reduce the severity of your illness. A doctor may inject you with immunoglobulins to help your immune system fight the infection. […] Beyond these measures, doctors can only recommend supportive care to manage symptoms. This can include: rest, acetaminophen or ibuprofen to treat fever, plenty of fluids, a humidifier. […] Vitamin A supplements may also help with measles, but talk to your doctor or pediatrician about specific dosing. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the following doses: 50,000 IU for children under 6 months of age, 100,000 IU for children between 6 and 11 months of age, 200,000 IU for children 12 months of age and older. […] There are no official treatments for rubella or rubeola, but the MMR vaccine can prevent illness and long-term complications associated with both of these infections.
  • #65 Clinical Overview of Rubella | Rubella | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/rubella/hcp/clinical-overview/index.html
    There is no specific antiviral therapy for rubella infection. […] Patients with rubella should be isolated for 7 days after they develop rash. […] In settings where pregnant women may be exposed, outbreak control measures should begin as soon as rubella is suspected and should not be postponed until laboratory confirmation of cases. […] People at risk who cannot readily provide acceptable evidence of rubella immunity should be considered susceptible and should be vaccinated. […] People without evidence of immunity who are exempt from rubella vaccination for medical, religious, or other reasons should be excluded from affected institutions in the outbreak area until 23 days after the onset of rash in the last case of rubella. […] Unvaccinated people who receive MMR vaccine as part of rubella outbreak control may immediately return to school provided all people without documentation of rubella immunity have been excluded.
  • #66 Clinical Overview of Rubella | Rubella | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/rubella/hcp/clinical-overview/index.html
    There is no specific antiviral therapy for rubella infection. […] Patients with rubella should be isolated for 7 days after they develop rash. […] In settings where pregnant women may be exposed, outbreak control measures should begin as soon as rubella is suspected and should not be postponed until laboratory confirmation of cases. […] People at risk who cannot readily provide acceptable evidence of rubella immunity should be considered susceptible and should be vaccinated. […] People without evidence of immunity who are exempt from rubella vaccination for medical, religious, or other reasons should be excluded from affected institutions in the outbreak area until 23 days after the onset of rash in the last case of rubella. […] Unvaccinated people who receive MMR vaccine as part of rubella outbreak control may immediately return to school provided all people without documentation of rubella immunity have been excluded.
  • #67 Clinical Overview of Rubella | Rubella | CDC
    https://www.cdc.gov/rubella/hcp/clinical-overview/index.html
    There is no specific antiviral therapy for rubella infection. […] Patients with rubella should be isolated for 7 days after they develop rash. […] In settings where pregnant women may be exposed, outbreak control measures should begin as soon as rubella is suspected and should not be postponed until laboratory confirmation of cases. […] People at risk who cannot readily provide acceptable evidence of rubella immunity should be considered susceptible and should be vaccinated. […] People without evidence of immunity who are exempt from rubella vaccination for medical, religious, or other reasons should be excluded from affected institutions in the outbreak area until 23 days after the onset of rash in the last case of rubella. […] Unvaccinated people who receive MMR vaccine as part of rubella outbreak control may immediately return to school provided all people without documentation of rubella immunity have been excluded.
  • #68 Rubella (German Measles or Three-Day Measles)
    https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/rubella/fact_sheet.htm
    There is no specific treatment for rubella. […] Maintaining high levels of rubella immunization in the community is critical to controlling the spread. Control of the spread of rubella is needed primarily to prevent the birth defects caused by CRS. Therefore, women of childbearing age should have their immunity checked and receive rubella vaccine if needed. Infected individuals should be excluded from work or school during their infectious period.
  • #69
    https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/vaccine-preventable-diseases/Pages/German-Measles-(Rubella).aspx
    Getting the MMR vaccine will prevent your child from getting sick and spreading rubella to a pregnant woman. […] The MMR vaccine cannot be given during pregnancy. It is important to be vaccinated before you are pregnant if you were not vaccinated as a child or do not know your status. The vaccine must be given at least 1 month before you become pregnant. […] There is no medication to cure a rubella infection. To help your child feel better, make sure they get plenty of rest, stay hydrated and treat fever and pain as needed. […] Getting vaccinated can protect yourself and others. After one dose of the MMR vaccine, 95% of people show immunity to rubella. Two doses will provide closer to 100% lifelong protection.
  • #70
    https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/rubella
    Being vaccinated is the best way to prevent getting sick with rubella or spreading it to other people. The vaccine is safe and helps your body fight off the virus. […] The rubella vaccine is a live attenuated strain, and a single dose gives more than 95% long-lasting immunity, which is similar to that induced by natural infection. […] Adverse reactions following vaccination are generally mild. They may include pain and redness at the injection site, low-grade fever, rash and muscle aches. Mass immunization campaigns in the Region of the Americas involving more than 250 million adolescents and adults did not identify any serious adverse reactions associated with the vaccine. […] WHO recommends that all countries that have not yet introduced rubella vaccine should consider doing so using existing, well-established measles immunization programmes.
  • #71
    https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?HwId=uh4928
    Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse advice line (811 in most provinces and territories) if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Take an over-the-counter pain medicine, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or naproxen (Aleve), to reduce fever and discomfort. Read and follow all instructions on the label. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome, a serious illness. […] Call your doctor or nurse advice line now or seek immediate medical care if: You have a fever with a stiff neck or a severe headache. You are sensitive to light or feel very sleepy or confused.
  • #72 Rubella and pregnancy | March of Dimes
    https://www.marchofdimes.org/find-support/topics/pregnancy/rubella-and-pregnancy
    Rubella is an infection that causes mild flu-like symptoms and a rash. […] There is no specific medicine to treat rubella. In many cases, the symptoms of the disease are mild. Staying in bed (bed rest), drinking fluids and taking medicines to reduce fever can help. […] Pregnant people with rubella may be treated with acetaminophen to relieve their symptoms. In more serious cases, treatment may include blood transfusion or steroids. A blood transfusion is when you have new blood put into your body. Steroids are synthetic hormones that treat inflammation. […] Contact your health care provider if you are pregnant and think you have rubella or have been exposed to the disease.
  • #73
    https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?HwId=uh4928
    Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse advice line (811 in most provinces and territories) if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Take an over-the-counter pain medicine, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or naproxen (Aleve), to reduce fever and discomfort. Read and follow all instructions on the label. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome, a serious illness. […] Call your doctor or nurse advice line now or seek immediate medical care if: You have a fever with a stiff neck or a severe headache. You are sensitive to light or feel very sleepy or confused.
  • #74 Rubella (German Measles): Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente
    https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.rubella-german-measles-care-instructions.uh4928
    Rubella, also called German measles or 3-day measles, is a disease caused by a virus. It spreads by coughs, sneezes, and close contact. Rubella usually is mild and does not cause long-term problems. But if you are pregnant and get it, you can give the disease to your unborn baby. This can cause serious birth defects. […] You can relieve most symptoms with care at home. Avoid being around others, especially pregnant people, until your rash has been gone for at least 4 days. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Get plenty of rest to help your body heal. […] Take an over-the-counter pain medicine, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or naproxen (Aleve), to reduce fever and discomfort. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if: You do not get better as expected.
  • #75 Rubella (german measles)
    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rubella/
    Rubella usually gets better in about a week. […] After getting advice from a GP, you or your child should: get plenty of rest, drink lots of fluids, like water or squash, take paracetamol or ibuprofen if you’re uncomfortable do not give aspirin to children under 16. […] The MMR vaccine can prevent rubella. It also protects you from measles and mumps. […] The MMR vaccine is offered to all children in the UK. 2 doses can give lifelong protection against measles, mumps, and rubella.
  • #76 Rubella (German measles) – symptoms, treatments and vaccination | healthdirect
    https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/rubella-german-measles
    Rubella (German measles) is a contagious virus, also known as German measles. It is different from the measles virus. Many people with rubella have no symptoms, while others experience a mild illness with fever and a red rash. […] There is no specific medicine or treatment for rubella. Antibiotics will not help you recover from rubella faster. Rubella is caused by a virus, and antibiotics are not effective against viruses. Most people recover from rubella at home without medical treatment. It can help to: get plenty of rest, drink lots of fluids, take paracetamol to relieve fever. […] Vaccination is the best way to prevent rubella.
  • #77 Rubella | Better Health Channel
    https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/rubella
    No specific medical treatment for rubella exists and the symptoms are usually mild. Treatment aims to ease symptoms and reduce the risk of complications. Options may include: bed rest, plenty of fluids, paracetamol to reduce pain and fever. […] It is important to isolate yourself for at least four days following the onset of the rash to reduce the risk of infecting others. If you are pregnant and you contract rubella, discuss your treatment options with your doctor.
  • #78
    https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Health/aftercareinformation/pages/conditions.aspx?HwId=uh4928
    Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor or nurse advice line (811 in most provinces and territories) if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Take an over-the-counter pain medicine, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or naproxen (Aleve), to reduce fever and discomfort. Read and follow all instructions on the label. Do not give aspirin to anyone younger than 18. It has been linked to Reye syndrome, a serious illness. […] Call your doctor or nurse advice line now or seek immediate medical care if: You have a fever with a stiff neck or a severe headache. You are sensitive to light or feel very sleepy or confused.
  • #79 Rubella (German Measles): Care Instructions | Kaiser Permanente
    https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/health-wellness/health-encyclopedia/he.rubella-german-measles-care-instructions.uh4928
    Rubella, also called German measles or 3-day measles, is a disease caused by a virus. It spreads by coughs, sneezes, and close contact. Rubella usually is mild and does not cause long-term problems. But if you are pregnant and get it, you can give the disease to your unborn baby. This can cause serious birth defects. […] You can relieve most symptoms with care at home. Avoid being around others, especially pregnant people, until your rash has been gone for at least 4 days. […] Follow-up care is a key part of your treatment and safety. Be sure to make and go to all appointments, and call your doctor if you are having problems. It’s also a good idea to know your test results and keep a list of the medicines you take. […] Get plenty of rest to help your body heal. […] Take an over-the-counter pain medicine, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), or naproxen (Aleve), to reduce fever and discomfort. […] Watch closely for changes in your health, and be sure to contact your doctor if: You do not get better as expected.