The rash is reddish-brown. It starts at the hairline and spreads down the body. There can be serious complications, including encephalitis and pneumonia, from this disease.
Mumps causes the parotid glands to swell.
Rubella is sometimes called German measles. A child with rubella has a pink rash on the face and neck which spreads down the body. It lasts about three days. Older children may also have a fever and inflamed nose and throat. Rubella is dangerous to unborn babies and can cause severe birth defects.