Measles Measles is a common childhood viral illness characterized by cough, runny nose, fever and rash. Transmission is by aerosol spread. The incubation period is 14 days. In recent years outbreaks have occurred in inadequately immunized populations in day care centers and college campuses. Mumps Mumps is a viral illness characterized by swelling of the parotid glands of the cheeks.
Transmission is by aerosol spread.
The incubation period is 14 days. Prevention is by mumps vaccine usually given in combination with measles and rubella vaccine as MMR at 12 months and 4-6 years. Rubella known also as German Measles is a viral illness, which often produces mild upper respiratory and febrile symptoms and a skin rash. However, pregnant women infected with the rubella virus during the first few months of pregnancy may give birth to infants with severe congenital anomalies. Rubella may be prevented by immunization with MMR given at 12 months and 4-6 years.