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Rubella: the green book chapter

Rubella immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.

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Rubella: the green book chapter

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Rubella chapter update patches

Rubella is a mild disease caused by a togavirus. There may be a mild prodromal illness involving a low-grade fever, malaise, coryza and mild conjunctivitis.

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Published 20 March 2013
Last updated 31 December 2025 + show all updates
  1. This chapter has been updated to include the introduction of the MMRV vaccine from 1 January 2026.

  2. Added file attachment (chapter update dated 28 January 2013). Updated the Body text to include a link to National Archives (chapter update patches prior to 28 January 2013 ) and a link to NHS Choices.

  3. First published.

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