HealthAugust 21, 2026

rubella

roo-BELL-uh

Definition

A contagious viral disease characterized by a mild fever and a rash, which is one of the three viruses targeted by the MMR vaccine.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'rubellus,' meaning 'reddish,' referencing the characteristic rash that appears as a symptom of the infection.

In the news

The article mentions rubella as part of the MMR vaccine, noting that current federal proposals suggest separating it from measles and mumps shots, though Michigan health officials maintain the current combination is effective.

Michigan holds firm on childhood vaccines amid federal shifts

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WJRT ABC12

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