What is Rubella

Rubella is an infectious disease caused by the rubella virus and is also called “three-day measles”.

incubation period, symptoms

Fever, rash, and swollen lymph nodes appear 2 to 3 weeks after infection (average 16 to 18 days). The symptoms of rubella are relatively mild in children, but complications such as encephalitis and thrombocytopenic purpura can occur in rare cases in about 1 in 2,000 to 5,000 people. In adults, the duration of fever and rash may be longer than in children, and joint pain may be more severe than in children.

congenital rubella syndrome

If immunity to rubella is insufficient and infection occurs during pregnancy (especially in the early stages of pregnancy), the fetus may be infected with the rubella virus, and a baby with cataracts, congenital heart disease, deafness, etc. (congenital rubella syndrome) may be born. I have.
Women who can become pregnant are advised to check their immunity (antibodies) against rubella at a medical institution before becoming pregnant, and if they do not have immunity, they are recommended to be vaccinated.

Itabashi Ward's rubella countermeasure project

In Itabashi Ward, we are implementing the "rubella countermeasure project to prevent congenital rubella syndrome" and the "adult male rubella vaccination project (antibody test and vaccination)" led by the government.
Please see the details of each project, as the eligibility, antibody test/immunization method, and medical institution are different.

• Itabashi-ku rubella antibody test project (to prevent congenital rubella syndrome)
• About adult male rubella routine vaccination business (antibody test and vaccination)