Rubella Vaccine Type | Usage | Precautions | Side Effects

Rubella Vaccine Type | Usage | Precautions | Side Effects

  • Rubella or German Measles is caused by Rubella virus, an RNA virus of the Togaviridae family.
  • It most commonly affects young children. If contracted during pregnancy, Rubella can cause serious birth defects in the newborn.

Rubella Vaccine


  • Rubella vaccine is used in combination with Measles and Mumps vaccines as MMR. Another vaccine available is MMRV (Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella).
  • See Measles vaccine for information regarding MMR and MMRV.

Usage


  • Pregnant women: All women of child-bearing age need protection against Rubella, because it can cause serious fetal congenital anomalies including cardiac defects.
  • See Measles vaccine for use of MMR/MMRV vaccine during pregnancy and other uses.

Precautions