Rubella on an infant's back
Rubella is often called the German, or three-day, measles. Because
of the very effective vaccine, rubella is seldom seen today in the
United States. The rubella vaccine is given in combination with
measles (rubeola) and mumps. (Courtesy of the Centers for Disease
Control.)
Review Date: 5/12/2009
Reviewed By: Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant
Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of
Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director,
A.D.A.M., Inc.
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