Here is the 2nd episode and this week’s Women’s Wednesday video from IFMCH about Rubella.
What is Rubella?
Rubella is very dangerous for a pregnant woman and her developing baby. Anyone who is not vaccinated against rubella is at risk of getting the disease. Although rubella was declared eliminated from the U.S. in 2004, cases can occur when unvaccinated people are exposed to infected people, mostly through international travel. Women should make sure they are protected from rubella before they get pregnant.
Infection with rubella virus causes the most severe damage when the mother is infected early in pregnancy, especially in the first 12 weeks (first trimester). During 2005-2015, eight babies with CRS have been reported in the United States.
Watch the video to learn more about problems arising from rubella virus during pregnancy.
On every Wednesday, Dr. Saleem Khan chairperson of IFMCH will discuss some of the most important and often over looked health topics in video feeds that can be very beneficial for those looking for tips on pre/post pregnancy issues, conceiving and Women’s health.
