Patient Education Information

Measles, Mumps and German Measles - This site provides information on these three diseases and the vaccine that can prevent them.

Rubella (German Measles) in Pregnancy - This fact sheet contains warnings about catching rubella during pregnancy, when the disease can permanently harm the baby.

Facts About Rubella for Adults - Handy information from the National Coalition for Adult Immunization about rubella infections in adults.

Adult Immunization Schedule OR Childhood and Adolescent Immunization Schedule - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publish these schedules of vaccinations for both adults and children, including the MMR vaccine for german measles.

MEDLINEPlus Medical Encyclopedia - The Health Illustrated Encyclopedia from MedlinePlus includes over 4,000 articles about diseases, tests, symptoms, injuries, and surgeries. It also contains an extensive library of medical photographs and illustrations. Please check the alphabetic listing for the topic you want.

March of Dimes Fact Sheet - Important information about german measles during pregnancy from the renowned nonprofit organization for pregnancy and infant health.

Rubella in the Child Care Setting - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention publish these facts about handling children in childcare when they contract rubella.