Signs and symptoms
... Often the signs and symptoms of rubella are so mild that they''re difficult to notice, especially in children. If signs and symptoms do occur, they generally appear between two and three weeks after e...

Causes
... The cause of rubella is a virus that''s passed from person to person. It can spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or it can spread by direct contact with an infected person''s respiratory...

When to seek medical advice
... Contact your doctor if you think you or your child may have been exposed to rubella or has some of the symptoms that might indicate rubella. Remember: Children who receive even a single dose of the MM...

Screening and diagnosis
... The rubella rash can look like many other viral rashes. So doctors usually confirm rubella with the help of laboratory tests. If your doctor suspects that you have rubella, you may need a virus cultur...