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Eruptive Fever Diseases: German Measles (Rubella; 3-day Measles)

Nursing Management:
o    Isolation
o    Bed rest until fever subsides
o    Darken room to avoid photophobia
o    Mild liquid diet but nourishing
o    Irrigate eyes with warm normal saline to relieve irritation.
o    Care of the ears – do not apply heat or cold unless so ordered.
o    Good ventilation
o    Prevent spread of infection
o    Prevent occurrence of complications

Prevention
•    Administration of live attenuated vaccine (MMR)
•    Pregnant women should avoid exposure to patients infected with Rubella
•    Administration of Immune Serum Globulin one week after exposure to Rubella.

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