What is the treatment for rubella in children?
There is no treatment that will kill the virus. Most people with rubella are not very ill, do not need any treatment, and soon make a full recovery. The immune system makes antibodies during the infection. These clear the virus and then provide lifelong immunity. It is therefore very rare to have more than one bout of rubella. • Paracetamol (Calpol, Disprol, etc) will ease fever or aches and pains. Ibuprofen is an alternative. • Give children lots to drink if they have a fever. • See a doctor if any worrying or unusual symptoms develop.
