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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