Rubella
Rubella is a virus that is very dangerous to the developing baby in pregnant women. If a woman gets rubella while she is pregnant, she could have a miscarriage or her baby may be born with serious birth defects. Rubella is spread from person to person through airborne droplets.
Symptoms
- Rash
- Mild fever
- Joint pain
Rubella Vaccine
Rubella is one component of the MMR vaccine.