Immunisation

Question 1

Symptoms of rubella

Answer 1

Red or pink spotty rash
- takes 2-3 weeks to appear
- starts behind ears and spreads to head, neck and body
- feels rough or bumpy
Aching fingers, wrists or knees
Temp > 38
Cough
Sneezing/runny nose
Headache
Sore throat
Sore, red eyes

Question 2

Management of rubella

Answer 2

Usually self-resolving - 1 week

• rest
• hydration
• paracetamol or ibuprofen

Question 3

Complications of rubella

Answer 3

During pregnancy - less than 20 weeks

• miscarriage
• structural deformities of feotus - sight, hearing, heart or brain