What should you know about Khasra rubella vaccine?

Rubella can cause a mild illness with rash, fever, swollen glands, or joint pain, but infection during pregnancy can seriously affect an unborn baby. Vaccination reduces the chance of infection and helps limit spread to people who are vulnerable. The combined [MMR Vaccination](/treatments/preventive-care-and-vaccination/mmr-vaccination/) protects against measles, mumps, and rubella.

A sore arm, mild fever, or feeling unwell can occur after vaccination. These reactions are usually short-lived, but ask a clinician about any symptom that concerns you. Vaccination does not treat an infection already present.

Bring any vaccination record you have and tell the clinician about pregnancy, possible pregnancy, immune problems, severe previous vaccine reactions, and current medicines. The clinician can check whether vaccination is suitable and whether another dose or a different schedule is needed. Do not assume missing records mean you should repeat a dose without advice.

A [GP Consultation](/treatments/consultations-and-assessment/gp-consultation/) can help clarify timing, contraindications, and symptoms that began before the appointment.

Seek emergency help for trouble breathing, swelling of the face or throat, collapse, or severe allergic symptoms after vaccination. Contact a clinician for a persistent high fever, unusual drowsiness, seizure, or a worsening rash. If you are pregnant or may be pregnant, tell a healthcare professional promptly so they can give personalised advice.

Is my vaccination record complete? Is the combined MMR vaccine suitable for me? What reactions should I expect, and how can I manage them? What should I do if I am pregnant, may be pregnant, or recently had contact with rubella?