Roseola infantum
Roseola is a disease very similar to German measles. Babies and young children are most susceptible to this disease. It is probably caused by a virus and is not particularly contagious.
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MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)
MMR vaccine is administered to immunize your child against measles, mumps and rubella. This is a very important vaccine because contracting any of these diseases can lead to serious health complications.
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German Measles or Rubella
This viral disease is not as contagious or serious as measles. The incubation period is around 17 to 18 days. It starts like a mild cold with a runny nose sore throat and a mild temperature.
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Measles
The symptoms of measles can take anywhere from one to twelve days to appear after your child has been infected. It begins like a normal cold - hoarse cough running nose and fever.
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Rubella and Pregnancy
Rubella is commonly known as German measles disease is caused by a virus. It can pose serious threat to pregnant women and their unborn children. Rubella virus can cause severe birth defects in the unborn child or cause miscarriages and still births. Pregnant women are more susceptible to this infection in their first trimester; if not vaccinated. A sure shot way to prevent the infection is vaccination. Vaccination is best to be taken three months before planning to conceive. Read on to know more about this disease.
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Measles, Mumps, Rubella
Measles, mumps and rubella during pregnancy can cause harmful effects on the foetus. Therefore, women of childbearing age should take MMR vaccination after consulting a doctor and wait for a stipulated period of time before conceiving. Learn more about the effects of measles, mumps and rubella during pregnancy.
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Importance and Schedule of Measles Vaccination
Measles vaccination is given in combination with Mumps and Rubella vaccination to children known as MMR vaccine. Learn more about the importance and schedule of measles vaccination.
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