What are the effects of German measles?
German measles usually causes no long term complications and once you have had German measles you will not get it again. However, the biggest danger is if a pregnant woman develops German measles, as there is a strong possibility that the child will be born with birth defects (e.g. blindness or heart defects). What treatment is available for German measles? Children with German measles will not require any medical treatment, as it gets better on its own. You can give your child paracetamol liquid to relieve symptoms of pain and fever, ask your pharmacist for advice. You should however phone and tell your doctor that your child has German measles, he/she will then decide if they need to see the child. If you are pregnant and you get German measles you should visit your doctor immediately. How can I prevent catching German measles? If you are trying to get pregnant or are pregnant, you should consult your doctor to confirm that you are protected against German measles. An injection for G
