Rubella (German Measles)

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 3-day measles.

Additional Info Group

General Information

Rubella fact sheet (PDF, 11 KB) - Hmong (PDF, 18 KB) - Spanish (PDF, 13 KB)
Rubella overview
Rubella vaccination information
Vaccination options for preventing rubella
MMR vaccine information statement
Public immunization record access

Additional Resources

For Health Professionals

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, 166 KB) , or by other means. DHS Communicable Disease Reporting
Wisconsin case reporting and public health follow-up guidelines: Rubella EpiNet (PDF, 40 KB)
Case report form Rubella, congenital syndrome
ACIP recommendations

Last Revised: January 29, 2015