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Is Rubella a disease?
Yes. Rubella, or "german measles", is responsible for birth defects when contracted by a pregnant woman who has never had the disease.
Is rubella a costly disease?
Yes. Rubella, or "german measles", is responsible for birth defects when contracted by a pregnant woman who has never had the disease.
What individuals should never receive the measles vaccine?
Measles vaccine should not be given to a pregnant woman, however, in spite of the seriousness of gestational measles.
Why would a fertility specialist recommend the rubella vaccine?
A woman who does not have antibodies to rubella is at risk for serious birth defects in her baby if she gets German measles while she's pregnant. Rubella screening and immunization is part of the standard preconception workup.
What are German measales?
German measles are a mild viral illness caused by the rubella virus. it causes a mild feverish illness associated with a rash , and aches in the joints when it affects adults. the major reason for any attention being devoted to the eradication of this condition is the nasty effects that it has on the unborn baby (known as a fetus ),when pregnant woman catches it in early pregnancy.
What are the effects of a pregnant woman smacking her head for her and her unborn child?
A headache.
What effects does German Measles have on a pregnant woman and her unborn baby?
The German Measles also called Rubella only effects the unborn baby during the first trimester of pregnancy. The earlier the Rubella is contracted, the more damage it can do to the unborn baby. When a baby is born to a Rubella infected mother they are born with the virus even if they do not show the physical signs of Rubella. This is called Congenital Rubella Syndrome and the baby can be contagious for up to a year after birth. The Rubella Virus can cause severe birth defects including blindness, deafness, heart problems, mental retardation, other learning disabilities, emotional/psychological challenges. Despite these limitations babies born to mothers who had the rubella virus can lead normal lives.There usually no lasting effects for the mother with the exception of false guilt for being exposed to the virus while pregnant.
Who is affected with measles?
although German measles is considered a children's disease, adults have known to get it as well, and almost every child who was not immunized as an infant stands a good chance of catching it as well because it is highly contagious when someone comes in contact with the disease, it is quite dangerous for a pregnant woman because it could affect the fetus and have dire consequences.
What are the effects of electricity to men?
well if you find the effect to a woman then basically change it to a man because the effects are the same unless a woman is pregnant then it is different
How do drugs affect pregnant woman?
This question is too general to answer, different drugs will have different effects (if any) on the baby and on the woman.
Can you go swimming with the measles?
No. Stay out of the sun, stay in bed. You can pass the measles to others and your skin is sensitive when you have them. A woman who is pregnant can have damage to her fetus if she gets the measles.
What does it mean when rubella screen comes up not immune?
This means the person has had rubella (German measles ) or a vaccination for rubella in the past and so is now immune. This test is often part of checks before pregnancy so that a vaccine can be given if it negative before a woman becomes pregnant. The vaccine is usually the MMR (which also immunises for mumps and measles). Single vaccine rubella is no longer licenced in the UK.
