Rubella is an infection caused by a virus. It is sometimes called German measles, although it is not related to measles itself.
People with rubella often get a skin rash and joint pain. In most people, rubella is a mild disease, but it can have severe consequences for an unborn baby. If a pregnant woman contracts rubella, her baby is at risk of severe and permanent birth defects or miscarriage/death.
Rubella is a viral illness that causes both a skin rash and painful joints. Rubella is sometimes referred to as German measles, but it is a different disease to measles.
Victoria State Government. Better Health Channel. Rubella. Available at: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/rubella (accessed 14 October 2022).
MAT-AU-2202828 Date of preparation October 2022
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