Rubella

Question: Rubella: How likely is a 'breakthrough' case in an immunised adult who is exposed to the virus? I'm 14 weeks pregnant. My toddler has just been diagnosed with a probable case of rubella, despite being immunised. We're going to get blood tests done to confirm the diagnosis. From antenatal screening I know my immunity level is good - what is the chance of me also getting a 'breakthrough' case? Links to credible sources appreciated.

Answer: If your immunity level is "good" - I assume that you had pre-natal testing - then you should be fine. Breakthrough cases occur in people who have been vaccinated but who for a number of reasons, the vaccine didn't take (i.e. titer testing showed no immunity). Basicially it is a failure of the body to fight off the vaccine and learn how to make antibodies; you however, show evidence that your body has antibodies. I would let your OBGYN know that your child has rubella. He will probably have some other instructions for you while pregnant.

Question: How long should I wait after getting a rubella vaccine to try and concieve? I recently had a pre-conception blood screeing done and they said I was not immune to rubella or hepatitiis B even though I had the vaccines when I was younger. My husband and I were going to start trying for a baby within the next few months, but I was wondering how long I should wait after having a rubella vaccine before I should start trying to concieve?

Answer: If you are having your MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) shot you should wait at least 28 days before trying to conceive.

Question: What type of Cells does the Rubella virus attack? I need to know what type of cells Rubella attacks? Is it red blood cells? I need to know for Biology.

Answer: I have just read three or four articles about Rubella and not one of them describes how the classic rash is pathogenetically causing it, They go into quite some depth about pregnant women being exposed, which, admittedly is a major concern but they only say it transmitted through the nares and throat. Incubation is 12 -14 days and is in the blood by the 6th day.So I'm sorry but I don't know pathophysiologically how the rash develops, only that it does and goes away treated or not in three days , hence the name The three day German measles. You look through the articles maybe I just didn't pick the right ones. God bless.

Question: What is the scientific name for the rubella causing virus? i know there probably isn't one, but in my school assignment, when it asks me what the scientific name for the virus that causes rubella is what should i put?

Answer: The scientific name is "Rubella virus". The family is Togaviridae and the genus is Rubivirus.

Question: How often does a preeclampsia relapse occur after delivery? Safe to have a Rubella vaccine after delivery? I delivered at 34 weeks, was monitored closely and then discharged 3 days later (without a BP medicine). The day of discharge they talked me into a Rubella vaccine. Strangely enough I relapsed that evening and was rushed back into the hospital with elevated protein levels and BP 182/128! Could it have been the shot?

Answer: I probably was the shot. Preeclampsia is called "Pre" because it occurs before delivery, not after.

Question: Why would you do a urine sample with a blood test checking your rubella level? Hi. I was at the doctor the other day asking about whether or not it would be fine to go ahead in a couple of months time to start trying for a second baby. My little girl is one in April. He said yes and did I want to do the pre-pregnancy blood tests checking my rubella level etc. I said yes. He printed out the pathology form and said just when you're ready get them done. When I went today to do them I was asked to do a urine test as well. I didn't do that the first time around. Just wondering what it tested for? Thanks!

Answer: to make sure your not pregnant because if you were and needed the rubella booster shot it could hurt the baby. And it was also done to check for a UTI that needed treatment before you attempted to get pregnant. Also maybe to get a baseline on your protein levels and sugar levels so they have something to compare during your pregnancy. I did not do the prepreg test and found out I did not have the rubella antibodies when I was 4 months along and I had to be extra careful to not come in contact with anyone who might have the measles including my hubby at one point(thank god it was only a severe reaction to poison ivy) (not that I was glad he was sick but still my baby was safe) and had to get the shot before I could hold my newborn after he was born.

Question: Is it harmful to my baby to be tested positive for rubella during early pregnancy? I went to the doctor the other day and they ran blood tests. I checked my results online and it said that I tested positive for rubella virus IGG. Can someone tell me if that is bad? I dont have another appointment until next week. Im almost 9 weeks pregnant. Thanks. This is my first pregnancy so Im not sure what some of these tests mean. I did want to know if anyone was tested for it and knows for a fact that positive doesnt mean that I actually have it.

Answer: yes it can be very dangerous for both you and the baby there has been things about that on the news lately if i were you go to the doctors now and start asking questions . good luck

Question: Can you illustrate the ways which the Rubella virus is trasmitted and explain how to prevent the transmission. basically i need all the details. Also you dont have to tell me what a rubella virus is, i already know it.

Answer: It is airborne- to prevent it- wear a mask around said person or better yet- get the vaccine

Question: where in the uk can i get single measles mumps and rubella jabs? I've read many articles and pieces of research for and against MMR. I recall my cousin and my own sister being fine before the jab and how they were blank and responseless afterward and later diagnosed with autism I have spoken to people whose children were not autistic, but experienced a change in their child which could not happen overnight as in the instance of their child having MMR i know the risks of measles mumps and rubella and this decision has been agonising From my own studies, i believe that there are too many identical experiences following this jab, and papers in the UK (wakefield 1998), dublin (o'leary 2000) and even the USA in 2003 (krigsman) to name a few are more than coincidence i believe mmr is safe to the majority, but that it triggers the gene for autism in children who have it from hereditary sources i want my son to have seperate vaccines so that he is safe, but i will not risk losing every milestone he has achieved So where can i get the single jabs? alongside all this i am training to be a childcare practitioner and have researched each virus seperately, the vaccination and its side effects and i have also seen children in my setting who have had the jab and even at 3 and 4 years of age changed in themselves "overnight".

Answer: You can get single rubella on the nhs but as for the other 2 they will cost you about £120 pounds each but your health visitor has to put you in touch with the nearest place to you if you ask her. good luck.

Question: how dangerous it it for me to be around people with Rubella even though my doc says I am imuun? I am 18 weeks pregnant and my brother in law just got Rubella, my husband spent a lot of time with him. I have heard that you can get it twice. Does anyone know anyting about this?

Answer: I'd stay away just in case. It's certainly rare to get it if you've been innoculated against it.

Question: Rubella ....? hello! i'm doing a health report on rubella. ive been on a lot of websites and learned a lot but i got a lot of 'serious birth defects if mother gets rubella while pregnant' well what kind of defect? do they lost limbs? go blind? are lame? if you could help me out id really apprectiate it thank you

Answer: I think it is blindness.

Question: Once vaccinated, how long does the vaccine for Rubella last? I had a rubella vaccine in 11/2002. Am I still vaccinated?

Answer: There is very little evidence that immunity to measles, mumps or rubella reduces with time. It has been proven that children who have been immunised with MMR will remain immune for at least: 27 years against measles 18 years against rubella 14 years against mumps

Question: Who remebers getting the Rubella needle? I have to get the Rubella on Monday and i'm really scared. People have told me that it really hurts and you'll feel that one, people have said that they've fainted from it and some have said that it doesn't hurt. I want to know you're honest opinions on this please. Does it hurt?

Answer: IT's no worse than any other immunization. I have to get one again in March, after I have my baby because my immunization didn't hold up.

Question: Why would a fertility specialist recommend the rubella vaccine? Why would a fertility specialist recommend the rubella vaccine? Why does he suggest a waiting period after the vaccination and before conceiving?

Answer: If you have rubella, it can screw up your fetus big time. The waiting period is possibly in case you have a reaction to the vaccine.

Question: What is the point of getting your rubella immunity tested at your first prenatal appointment...? When you can't get the shot while pregnant anyway? If you aren't immune it's not like they can do anything about it anyway except tell you to stay away from people with rubella, which one would hope you'd do while pregnant regardless. I would not consent to getting the shot right after giving birth since I plan on breastfeeding. I'd have to intentionally go somewhere to get it anyway since I'm doing a homebirth so I won't even have to bother declining it.

Answer: Well, your reasoning makes sense, but they may just want to know so they can anticipate any likely problems.

Question: What happened to Keogh and Rubella after the story of Frank Serpico came to light? Frank Serpico was a police officer in NYC that exposed police corruption. Remember the movie,Serpico and you will recall Keogh and Rubello

Answer: I thought they went to jail?