Australia has eliminated rubella – but that doesn't mean it can't come back
- Written by Kristine Macartney, Professor, Discipline of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Sydney
Rubella has been eliminated in Australia, but it still exists in other countries.From shutterstock.comThe World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially declared that Australia has eliminated rubella.
Rubella, also known as German measles, is a contagious viral disease. The symptoms in children are generally mild – fever, rash and sore throat...