RISKS OF RUBELLA TO IMMUNOCOMPROMISED

Risks of Rubella to Immunocompromised



Risks of Rubella to Immunocompromised

The rubella vaccine is a live attenuated (weakened) virus. Although it is available as a single preparation, it is recommended that it be given as part of the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles) or the MMRV vaccine (MMR plus varicella (chickenpox) vaccine) when age-appropriate (MMRV is licensed for use only from age 12 months through age 12 years). This vaccine is a shot given subcutaneously (in the fatty tissue of the arm or leg).

Rubella vaccine is recommended for all children and ...