Rubella Definition & Overview

Definition

Rubella is a contagious viral illness. Once you have had rubella, you will not get sick with it again.

Rubella Rash

Babies whose mothers have rubella during pregnancy , especially during the first trimester, can be born with severe birth defects including:

Mental retardation and/or behavior problems
Hearing problems
Vision abnormalities, blindness, and/or cataracts
Heart defects
Increased risk of diabetes throughout early life
Death in utero

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