Rubella Vaccine

The Rubella Vaccine should always be administered by a healthcare professional and should not be attempted to be selfadministered Its purpose is to protect children from diseases that can be caused by the rubella virus Similar to other injectable vaccines there may be some mild side effects such as pain and redness at the injection site lowgrade fever rash and upper respiratory tract infection These side effects are typically temporary and will resolve with time However if these symptoms persist or worsen it is important to inform the doctor The doctor may be able to provide guidance on ways to reduce or prevent these symptoms In order to ensure the safety of the child it is important to inform the doctor of any other illnesses the child may have before receiving the vaccine Additionally the doctor should be informed of all medications the child is currently taking