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This is caused by a virus and is spread through coughing and sneezing of an infected person. Your child may have this disease and it may go unnoticed. If you have any pregnant friends then it is important that you keep your child away as this disease can cause serious harm to the unborn baby in the first trimester of pregnancy.
Please note that German measles and measles are different with measles caused by a different virus.
Symptoms for German Measles
Rash made up of tiny pink spots which are not blotchy or raised above the surface of the skin
These initially appear on the face and then spread to the rest of the body.
The rash lasts for only a few days then disappears.
Runny nose, red eyes and swollen glands may also accompany the rash
Treatment for German Measles
Keep your child’s fever down by giving them fever reducing over the counter medication. Make sure they consume plenty of fluids.
Try and keep them away from people due to the risk to pregnant females.
Incubation Period
10 to 21 days
Infectious Period
The day before the rash appears and two days after this.
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