Rubella

Your Complete Guide to the Rubella Vaccine: Benefits, Side Effects, and Key Information

What is the Rubella Vaccine?

Rubella, also known as German measles, is a viral infection that causes a mild rash and fever in children and adults but can be devastating for pregnant women, potentially leading to birth defects. The rubella vaccine is often combined with vaccines for measles and mumps in the MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine. Vaccinating against rubella is essential for preventing congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) in newborns and reducing the spread of the virus in communities.