Rubella virus

Key facts • Measles is a highly contagious, serious airborne disease caused by a virus that can lead to severe complications and death. • Measles vaccination averted 56 million deaths being between 2000 and 2021. • Even though a safe and cost-effective vaccine is available, in 2021, there were an estimated 128 000 measles deaths globally, mostly among unvaccinated or under vaccinated children under the age of 5 years. • In 2021, about 81% of the world's children received one dose of measles vaccine by their first birthday through routine health services – the lowest since 2008. Overview Measles is a highly contagious, serious viral disease. Before the introduction of measles vaccine in 1963 and widespread vaccination, major epidemics occurred approximately every two to three years and caused an estimated 2.6 million deaths each year. An estimated 128 000 people died from measles in 2021 – mostly children under the age of five years, despite the availability of a safe and cost-effective vaccine. Measles is caused by a virus in the paramyxovirus family, and is normally passed through direct contact and the air. The virus infects the respiratory tract, then spreads throughout the body, causing severe disease, complications and even death. Accelerated immunization activities by countries, WHO, the Measles & Rubella Partnership (formerly the Measles & Rubella Initiative), and other international partners successfully prevented 56 million deaths between 2000-2021. Vaccination de...

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What Is Rubella (German Measles)? Rubella, sometimes called “German measles,” is a disease caused by a virus. The infection is usually mild with fever and rash, but if a pregnant woman gets infected, the virus can cause serious birth defects. The measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is the best way to help protect against rubella. Women should make sure they are protected from rubella before getting pregnant. Burden During the last major rubella epidemic in the US from 1964-1965: • 12.5 million people got rubella • 11,000 pregnant women lost their babies • 2,100 newborns died • 20,000 babies were born with congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) Since the rubella vaccine became available in the US, the number of people infected with rubella dropped dramatically. Currently, less than 10 people in the US contract rubella each year. Although rubella was declared eliminated from the US in 2004, cases can occur when unvaccinated individuals are exposed to infected individuals, mostly through international travel. Anyone who is not vaccinated against rubella is at risk of getting the disease. It is important that children and women of childbearing age are vaccinated against rubella. Symptoms Children In children, rubella usually causes a low-grade fever (less than 101 degrees) and a rash that starts on the face and spreads to the rest of the body. These symptoms may last two or three days. Older children with rubella usually first suffer from low-grade fever, swollen glands in the neck...

Rubella, or German measles, is an infection caused by the rubella virus. Symptoms are often mild, but if infection occurs during pregnancy, it can cause severe harm to the unborn child, including deafness. Rubella is a preventable disease. Since However, it is important to Between If infection occurs during early pregnancy, it can cause This article will look at the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of rubella and why it is important to avoid rubella. Share on Pinterest Akkalak Aiempradit/Shutterstock Symptoms of rubella normally appear A red rash often starts on the face and neck and moves to the trunk and limbs. After 3 days, it fades and disappears. It can be itchy. Other symptoms • headache • a stuffy or runny nose • a mild fever • red, inflamed eyes • enlarged and tender lymph nodes • aching joints Rubella is sometimes known as “three-day • Measles causes a bright red rash, and spots may appear inside the mouth. A rubella rash is pink and mild. • Coughing and sneezing can spread both viruses. • The incubation period for measles is • Rubella is • Measles can lead to fatal complications. Rubella is usually only serious if it happens during pregnancy. • With measles, there may be a fever of The measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination can prevent infection with both viruses. Rubella is very dangerous during pregnancy, especially if infection occurs during the first 12 weeks, which is the first trimester. At this stage, there is a While infection is rare in the U.S....