Your child will need to be at home until a medical certificate of recovery is received. A viral infection usually starting with a fine rash on the body. The child is off colour and there may be some swelling of glands in the neck. See your doctor if concerned. Highly advisable because it is contagious.
Rubella can cause deformities in babies if acquired during pregnancy.
Female staff of child-bearing age should ensure their immune status is adequate. An infectious illness caused by a virus. May have tender swollen glands, high temperature, headache, sore throat and loss of appetite. See your doctor for diagnosis and specific treatment. Advisable because the school needs to be aware of infectious illnesses in affected students.