Rubella, also called the German measles, is a highly contagious viral disease, spread through contact with discharges from the nose and throat of an infected person. Once a common childhood illness, its occurrence has been drastically reduced since the vaccine against rubella became available in the late 1960s. Web sites found here contain information on Rubella, including its signs, symptoms, and diagnosis, as well as vaccination details.
Recommended Resources
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Rubella
CDC, the Centers for Disease Control web site provides information about Rubella (German measles); complete with vaccine details.
http://cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/rubella/
This web site provides information about Rubella, also known as German measles; complete with symptoms, treatment, and prevention details.
http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/skin/german_measles.html
Medinfo: German Measles (Rubella)
This web site provides patient information on Rubella (German measles); complete with vaccine details for clinics in the United Kingdom.
http://medinfo.co.uk/conditions/rubella.html
This web site provides information about the current research on Rubella; from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/rubella.html
NetDoctor: German Measles (Rubella)
This web site provides comprehensive information for the treatment and prevention of Rubella, also known as the German measles, in the United Kingdom.
http://netdoctor.co.uk/diseases/facts/germanmeasles.htm
