General Information
Rubella is a viral infection that is most serious in pregnant females because it can harm their unborn baby. It is also called German measles or three-day measles.
- Rubella fact sheet, P-42111 (PDF)
- Rubella disease overview
- Vaccination options for preventing rubella
- MMR vaccine information statement (VIS)
- Public immunization record access
- Rubella journal articles
- Rubella photos
Information for Providers
- This is a Wisconsin Disease Surveillance Category I disease:
Report IMMEDIATELY by TELEPHONE to the patient's local public health department upon identification of a confirmed or suspected case. The local health department shall then notify the state epidemiologist immediately of any confirmed or suspected cases. Within 24 hours, submit a case report electronically through the Wisconsin Electronic Surveillance System (WEDSS), by mail or fax using an Acute and Communicable Disease Case Report, F44151 (Word), or by other means. DHS Communicable Disease Reporting - Case Reporting and Investigation Protocol (EpiNet): P-01978 Rubella (PDF)
- Case report form Rubella, congenital syndrome
- ACIP recommendations
Contact Information
Wisconsin Local Health Departments – Regional offices – Tribal agencies
Last Revised: October 7, 2021
