RUBELLA

• It is a viral infection that causes a red rash on the body

Symptoms

• Red rash that begins on the face and then spreads to the rest of the body
• Mild fever
• Swollen and tender lymph nodes
• Runny nose
• Headache
• Muscle pain
• Inflamed or red eyes
• Earache
• Stiff neck
• Loss of appetite
• Tiredness

Causes

• Rubella virus:
• Spread through close contact
• Through air
• Sneezing
• Coughing
• Inhaling the droplets of infected person
• Touching the contaminated object

Risk Factors

• Infants
• Young toddlers
• Diagnostic Tests
• Blood test
• Saliva test

Treatment

• For fever and pain relief( paracetamol or ibuprofen)
• Liquid infant paracetamol for young children
• Acetaminophen (Tylenol)
• Drinking plenty of fluids
• Applying a cold compressor to reduce fever
• Steam inhalation

Prevention

• Getting immunised with measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine
• Avoid school or work for 4 days to reduce the risk of spreading
• Take bed rest
• Stay hydrated by taking plenty of fluids