FILE - A vial of a measles, mumps and rubella vaccine sits on a countertop at a pediatrics clinic in Greenbrae, Calif., on Feb. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg, File ...

Rubella is a contagious viral infection that can lead to rash, fever, and sore throat. While usually mild, it can be dangerous for pregnant women and their babies. It’s preventable with a vaccine that ...

Different viruses cause rubella and rubeola. Rubella is more commonly known as German measles, and people typically refer to rubeola as measles. They can be difficult to tell apart because they have ...

The MMR vaccine is a powerful tool to prevent three highly contagious viral diseases: measles, mumps, and rubella (German measles). Thanks to the MMR vaccine, introduced in 1963, these serious ...

Rubella, rubeola, and roseola are distinct viral infections that cause characteristic rashes. However, they also have unique characteristics and causes. Rubella, rubeola, and roseola are viral ...

As the measles outbreak in Texas spreads, attention is turning to what is commonly called the MMR vaccine. The vaccine is the only way to prevent measles, but it also prevents other illnesses. The ...

307 of the patients weren't vaccinated. Nearly a third of the cases involve children under 5 years old, a group that is at the highest risk of serious and potentially deadly complications. The only ...