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Suggest Treatments For Rubella In A Child

MY GRAND DAUGHTER HAS RUBELLA BECAUSE HER PARENTS WONT GET HER IMMUNIZED... HOW CAN WE HELP HER GET OVER IT? SHE WILL BREAK OUT THEN THE BUMPS WILL DISAPPEAR, SHE ITCHES, FEELS BAD, RUNNY NOSE, AND I HAD THE GERMAN MEASLES WHEN I WAS A YOUNG CHILD, CAN WE CONTRACT THEM OR SOMETHING ELSE FROM HER BOUT WITH THIS VIRUS?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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Hi.

I've gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety.

As you failed to immunise your granddaughter for rubella, she might have contracted the infection now. Usually, she can be managed at home itself, unless you notice symptoms like stiff neck or ear ache or no drop in fever, where you need to consult a doctor near by.

It will resolve within a week to 10days & symptomatic management is enough. It includes,
1. Bed rest at home ( not to spread virus at school)
2. Ibuprofen for body pain & fever
3. Plenty of fluid intake

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.
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Suggest Treatments For Rubella In A Child

Hi. I ve gone through your query. I can understand your anxiety. As you failed to immunise your granddaughter for rubella, she might have contracted the infection now. Usually, she can be managed at home itself, unless you notice symptoms like stiff neck or ear ache or no drop in fever, where you need to consult a doctor near by. It will resolve within a week to 10days & symptomatic management is enough. It includes, 1. Bed rest at home ( not to spread virus at school) 2. Ibuprofen for body pain & fever 3. Plenty of fluid intake Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care. Regards, Dr. Yogapriya V, General and family physician.