- “Rubella can be spread by coughing and sneezing.”
- “The incubation period for rubella is 3 – 7 days.”
- “Signs and symptoms include high fever, runny nose, and cough.”
- “Rubella can be spread by skin-to-skin contact.”
A public health nurse is preparing an educational handout about rubella, commonly known as measles. All of the following statements should be included in the informational handout EXCEPT
Number 4 is correct.
Rubella is an airborne illness spread by coughing or sneezing, not skin-to-skin contact. The incubation period for rubella is 3 – 7 days, and signs and symptoms include high fever, runny nose, and cough.