Measles Articles A-Z
Rubella transmission often occurs through coughing or sneezing. As this eMedTV article explains, it can also happen when people put their fingers in their mouth after touching an infected surface. This page explains how rubella is spread.
Since there is no cure for rubella, treatment generally consists of rest, fluids, and medication. As this eMedTV segment explains, rubella treatment is aimed at providing relief from symptoms while the body fights the infection.
The rubella vaccine has been available since 1969, and it is very successful at preventing rubella. This eMedTV article provides in-depth information on the rubella vaccine, including who should get it and who should not.
The rubella virus is the cause of rubella (also known as German measles or three-day measles). This eMedTV article discusses the rubella virus in detail, including its history, incubation period, and transmission methods.