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Rubella is contagious and is transmitted through direct contact or contact with respiratory secretions (nasal discharge, coughing, sneezing). Persons with rubella are most contagious when the rash first appears but can be contagious for seven days prior to or seven days after infection.
Infants exposed to rubella perinatally may shed the virus for up to nine months after birth.
IMPORTANT NOTE: NVIC encourages you to become fully informed about Rubella and the Rubella vaccine by reading all sections in the Table of Contents, which contain many links and resources such as the manufacturer product information inserts, and to speak with one or more trusted health care professionals before making a vaccination decision for yourself or your child. This information is for educational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice.