Prevention Of Rubella

Overview

Measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella (MMRV) combination vaccine, or measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) combination vaccine is the ideal way of preventing rubella. This vaccine should be given to all women before puberty. In Malaysia, the MMR vaccine is routinely given to children at the age of 12 months and 7 years. Women of childbearing age who have not had the vaccine should be immunized at least 3 months prior to getting pregnant. If you are infected with the virus, stay at home to prevent spreading the disease to other people. People infected with the virus should be excluded from school or work for at least 5 days from the onset of rash or until fully recovered.