Rubella

Disease

Disease Profile

Rubella is a contagious viral disease that typically causes fever and rash and can lead to severe congenital defects if infection occurs during pregnancy. Vaccination has dramatically reduced disease burden.

Category: Certain infectious and parasitic diseases
Prevalence: Rubella was eliminated in the U.S. in 2004 and fewer than 10 cases are now reported annually

ICD Codes

B06.9

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