Medical term for German measles

Measles (also known as Rubeola) is caused by a virus. 90% of people who are not vaccinated will contract this virus if exposed. It causes cold-like symptoms with a rash.

Another type of measles is Rubella, also known as German measles or three-day measles. These are not related. Rubella is very serious if a fetus contracts this from its' mother.

The vaccine MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) protects against the two types.