Rubella vaccination as a combination vaccination mumps–measles–rubella (MMR) or mumps-measles-rubella varicella (in childhood) is the most important and effective preventive measure.Furthermore, for the prevention of rubella (German measles), attention must be paid to a reduction of risk factors.
Behavioral risk factors
- No sufficient vaccination protection
- Contact with sick persons in the phase of infection. This begins, however, already circa seven days before the appearance of the exanthema (rash)* . The contagiousness is then usually still circa one week.
- Inadequate hygiene when dealing with sick people.
* Small-spotted macular or maculopapular exanthema that begins on the face and spreads over the body; persists for 1-3 days.
Note: Exposure prophylaxis is rarely successful.
