Rubella

With the availability of the vaccine, Rubella, also called German Measles, has been eliminated in the United States. Rubella can cause complications and birth defects for unborn babies. Pregnant woman can lose a baby if she contracts Rubella. The CDC lists the following symptoms for Rubella:

Fever
Headache
Pink eye
Swollen glands
Discomfort
Cough
Runny nose

Rubella in pregnant woman can lead to the following problems for babies:

Heart problems
Hearing or eyesight loss
Learning disabilities
Liver or spleen damage

Rubella Vaccine

Two vaccines are available:

The MMR vaccine protects against rubella measles, and mumps
The MMRV vaccine protects against rubella, measles, mumps, and chickenpox