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Rubella - Prevention
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Tags: Rubella, German measles, 3-day measles Prevention
Rubella can be prevented by a rubella vaccine. Widespread immunization against rubella is critical to controlling the spread of the disease, thereby preventing birth defects caused by congenital rubella syndrome.
| | The vaccine is usually given to children at 12 to 15 months of age as part of the scheduled measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) immunization. |
| | A second dose of MMR is generally given at 4 to 6 years of age |
| | Pregnant women who are not immune should avoid anyone who has the illness and should be vaccinated after delivery so that they will be immune during any future pregnancies |
| | The rubella vaccine should not be given to pregnant women or to a woman who may become pregnant within 1 month of receiving the vaccine. |
| | If you are thinking about becoming pregnant, make sure that you are immune to rubella through a blood test or proof of immunization. |
| | If you're not immune, you should receive the vaccine at least 1 month before you become pregnant. |
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