rubella

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rubella

A doctor explains the importance of the rubella vaccine to a new parent.

Definition

Noun: A contagious viral infection, also known as German measles, characterized by a mild red rash and fever. It is typically a mild illness in children and adults but can cause serious birth defects if contracted by a pregnant woman, especially during the first trimester.

Examples of Usage
  • The child was kept home from school after being diagnosed with rubella.
  • Vaccination against rubella is part of the standard MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) immunization schedule.
  • The public health campaign aimed to eliminate the transmission of rubella.
Advanced Usage
  • Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS): A serious condition that occurs when a fetus is infected with the rubella virus via the mother, potentially leading to deafness, cataracts, heart defects, and developmental delays.
    • Widespread vaccination has dramatically reduced the incidence of congenital rubella syndrome.
Variants and Related Words
  • German measles: A common synonym for rubella.
  • Rubella virus: The specific virus that causes the disease.
  • MMR vaccine: The combined vaccine that protects against measles, mumps, and rubella.
Synonyms
  • German measles
  • Three-day measles
Related Phrases and Terms
  • To contract rubella: To become infected with the rubella virus.
    • Pregnant women are advised to confirm their immunity to ensure they do not contract rubella.
  • Rubella immunity: The state of being protected from the disease, typically through vaccination or prior infection.
    • A blood test can check for rubella immunity.
rubella

A doctor explains the importance of the rubella vaccine to a new parent.

Noun
  1. a contagious viral disease that is a milder form of measles lasting three or four days; can be damaging to a fetus during the first trimester

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