Article: If you are experiencing symptoms of rubella such as muscle or joint pain, headache or fever, your doctor may advise you to take over-the-counter pain medications to relieve these symptoms. Such medications include Ibuprofen, Naproxen and Aspirin. These medications work by inhibiting the body's production of prostaglandin E2 which causes the cells in the hypothalamus (brain part that regulates temperature) to fire at a rapid rate, therefore increasing the body's temperature. This helps to bring down fever. These medicines also work by blocking specific body chemicals that send pain signals to the brain. Note: Aspirin is not recommended for children suffering from viral illnesses because it can lead to the development of Reye Syndrome (rare disease that damages the brain and liver) that can be fatal. Hyperimmune globulin is an antibody given to pregnant women who have been exposed to rubella. It helps to fight against off the infection and reduce its symptoms. However, the developing baby inside the womb is still at risk. Hyperimmune globulin fights and destroys the rubella virus in three ways: It binds directly to any foreign bodies in your system and coats their surface, making them unable to enter or damage healthy cells. It stimulates other parts of the immune system in order to destroy foreign bodies. It marks foreign bodies so that they can be easily identified and destroyed by the immune system's cells Rubella often leads to dehydration, as your body uses more water to fight off infection and the associated fever causes you to sweat more. In cases of severe dehydration, you will need to have lost fluids replaced through an intravenous line at the hospital or doctor's office. This is done by having a sterile needle inserted in your arm, which is connected to a tube and fluid bottle.
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Take OTC medications to relieve pain and bring down fever. Undergo hyperimmune globulin treatment if you are pregnant. Have any lost fluids replaced through an intravenous line.