Rubella (German measles) Rubella is a mild febrile rash illness caused by rubella virus. It is transmitted from person to person via droplets (the virus is present in throat secretions). It affects mainly, but not only, children and when pregnant women are infected, it may result in malformation of the foetus. Humans are the only reservoir of infection. Read more
Vaccination for rubella Information on personal protective measures and treatment for ubella and measles are targeted for elimination in the WHO European region. Read more
Surveillance and updates for rubella Surveillance information on cases, threats and outbreaks for rubella. Read more