Newly Discovered Virus Suggest That German Measles Might've Come From Animals

Medicine & Technology Oct 08, 2020

Two newly discovered viruses, identified as relatives to the rubella virus that causes German measles, were found in animals- suggesting that rubella originally came from animals before infecting humans.

29% Similarity Between Coronavirus and Rubella Virus Can Help MMR Vaccine Fight Off COVID-19: Study

Apr 22, 2020

The MMR vaccine could possibly lessen the effects of coronavirus, scientists from Cambridge University claim. Their study reveals that the coronavirus and the rubella virus have similarities in structure, which can attribute to some protection against COVID-19 if a person was previously vaccinated with MMR. Click the link above to find out more.

Anti-Vax: How will that Work?

Mar 13, 2019

Are parents making the right choice?

ACIP Responds To The Question: Will US Get 3 MMR Shots Instead Of 2?

Mar 01, 2017

The health sector is stepping up to solve the growing mumps outbreak with the vaccine for the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR). However, debates are still up whether the US will get three shots instead of two.

Vaccine Creates Fear, Is It Really A Life-Saving Shot?

Feb 27, 2017

Vaccine came as a hero along with the emerging infectious diseases however; some unproven “myth” creates issue disproving its use in some countries.

Rubella Has Been Eliminated From the Americas

Apr 30, 2015

Rubella, a disease with potentially horrible consequences for unborn children, has been eliminated from the Americas, a scientific panel set up by global health authorities said on Wednesday.