Infectious illnesses in children -German measles (Rubella)

Incubation period: 

15-20 days. 

Infectious period:

 from one week before the rash first appears until at least five days after it's gone.

Symptoms:

• It starts like a mild cold.
• A rash appears in a day or two, first on the face, then on the body. The spots are flat (on light skin they're pale pink).
• Glands in the back of the neck may be swollen.
• Your child won’t usually feel unwell.
• It can be difficult to diagnose rubella with certainty.

What to do:

• Give your child plenty to drink. Keep them away from anybody who’s in the early stages of pregnancy (up to four months) or trying to get pregnant. If your child has had contact with any pregnant women before you knew about the illness, you must let the women know as they'll need to see their GP.

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