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Rubella Discharge Instructions


About this topic


Rubella is also known as German measles. It is not measles. The rubella virus causes the infection. It is a red rash on the skin that looks like measles. You may also have flu-like signs within 2 to 3 days. Your signs will slowly get better within 3 days after the rash appears. ‚  
Rubella can spread through air. It also spreads through the coughs and sneezes of an infected person. It is most contagious when the rash appears. Rubella may not hurt you but it can be very harmful for pregnant women. They should get proper treatment right away. ‚  
There are no specific treatments for rubella. Doctors may give treatment to help ease the signs. This includes bedrest, keeping body fluids up, and drugs. Once you have this illness, you can never get it again. ‚  

What care is needed at home?


  • Ask your doctor what you need to do when you go home. Make sure you ask questions if you do not understand what the doctor says. This way you will know what you need to do.
  • Drink 6 to 8 glasses of fluids each day. This will help to prevent fluid loss.
  • Avoid close contact with other people. It is important to stay away from pregnant women. This will help to prevent others from getting the infection.

What follow-up care is needed?


Your doctor may ask you to make visits to the office to check on your progress. Be sure to keep these visits. ‚  

What drugs may be needed?


The doctor may order drugs to: ‚  
  • Lower fever
  • Help with pain and discomfort
  • Keep your body fluids up

Will physical activity be limited?


You may have to limit your activity. Talk to your doctor about the right amount of activity for you. ‚  

What problems could happen?


  • Brain infection
  • Rubella may cause serious problems to the baby if the mother has the illness during pregnancy. It can cause:
    • The baby to be born early
    • Damage to the babys brain, heart, liver, or lungs
    • Miscarriage

What can be done to prevent this health problem?


There are shots to prevent this disease. Be sure to get them. This vaccine should not be given to a woman who is pregnant. ‚  

When do I need to call the doctor?


  • Signs of fluid loss. These include dark-colored urine or no urine for more than 8 hours, dry mouth, cracked lips, dry skin, sunken eyes, lack of energy, feeling faint or passing out.
  • Signs last more than 3 to 4 days
  • You are not feeling better in 2 to 3 days or you are feeling worse

Teach Back: Helping You Understand


The Teach Back Method helps you understand the information we are giving you. The idea is simple. After talking with the staff, tell them in your own words what you were just told. This helps to make sure the staff has covered each thing clearly. It also helps to explain things that may have been a bit confusing. Before going home, make sure you are able to do these: ‚  
  • I can tell you about my condition.
  • I can tell you what changes I need to make with my drugs or activities.
  • I can tell you what I will do if I have dark colored urine, dry mouth, or feel faint.

Where can I learn more?


Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ‚  
http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/vpd-vac/rubella/downloads/PL-dis-rubella-color-office.pdf ‚  
KidsHealth ‚  
http://kidshealth.org/parent/infections/bacterial_viral/german_measles.html ‚  
National Organization for Rare Diseases ‚  
http://www.rarediseases.org/rare-disease-information/rare-diseases/byID/274/viewAbstract ‚  
NHS Choices ‚  
http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/rubella/pages/introduction.aspx ‚  

Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer


This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care providers advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚  

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