Rubella
How come children with Rubella recover more quickly as compared to adults with Rubella?
From my understanding, it is a much milder disease in children than in adults.
Also, if a pregnant woman is exposed to rubella, her unborn child may develop severe problems from the virus. These can include, if I recall correctly, mental retardation, heart problems, and even deafness.
Children in the U.S. are vaccinated against rubella at a young age.
As Farseer well explained, rubella is just a mild disease for children. Those adults who do have it is because they have not been vaccinated against it. It's not a dangerous disease and lots of treatments are available. I never had rubella...I wonder if I would ever have it?
Edited: LDS_forever on 28th Sep, 2006 - 1:50pm
QUOTE (LDS_forever @ 28-Sep 06, 9:50 AM) |
I never had rubella...I wonder if I would ever have it? |
Rather off topic, but... If I think in the amount of mosquitoes this country has, I am not surprised in the least to be sick like this. |
My wife has had rubella as her generation was not vaccinated for it just us old codgers. It is a viel evil critter and the pain is normal for adults.
My dad got it and he locked himself in his room with wood over the windows he could not stand a drop of light and could only hold water down. He ached head to toe and lost half his hair due to high fevers. It was a real nastey trip.
Hang in there LDS you will make it.