Guidance

Rubella: the green book chapter

Rubella immunisation information for public health professionals, including updates.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 20 March 2013
• Last updated: 14 April 2026
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  1. 14 April 2026

     Updated wording on the routine vaccination schedule across MMRV Green Book chapters.

  2. 31 December 2025

     This chapter has been updated to include the introduction of the MMRV vaccine from 1 January 2026.

  3. 4 April 2013

     Added file attachment (chapter update dated 28 January 2013). Updated the Body text to include a link to National Archives (chapter update patches prior to 28 January 2013 ) and a link to NHS Choices.

  4. 20 March 2013

     First published.

Documents

Rubella: the green book chapter

Ref: UK Health Security Agency gateway number: 2026006

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Rubella chapter update patches

Rubella is a mild disease caused by a togavirus. There may be a mild prodromal illness involving a low-grade fever, malaise, coryza and mild conjunctivitis.