Reliable detection of Win98 may not be possible. Rubella cannot be treated with antibiotics, since antibiotics do not work against viral infections. Any pregnant woman who has been exposed to rubella should contact her obstetrician immediately.
Rubella is usually a mild illness, especially in children.
To relieve minor discomfort, give acetaminophen. Record the child's temperature once each morning and each evening. Call your child's doctor for fever above 102 degrees F, or above 100.4 degrees F if your child is younger than 6 months. Avoid giving aspirin to a child who has a viral illness since the use of aspirin in such cases has been associated with the development of Reye syndrome . For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor.