please help. German measils! can you get this more than once?

Answer 1

Contrary to what some people may say, I have had German Measles 5 times!

Answer 2

If you actually had German measles,then you have life long immunity. If you had the vaccination originally in the 1960's there is a possiblity that you are not immune, because it used a killed virus and they discovered that did not always raise the immune titer enough to provide immunity. Since the mid 70's the immunization has used a live, irradiated virus, and people recieve two immunizations- one usually betwee 2-4 and a second booster prior to puberty. The only absolute way to know if you are immune is to have an immune titer drawn. This is usually done if you plan to become or become pregnant, as part of the initial bloodwork. If you are not immune, the doctor will advise you to be immunized after the child is born, and to avoid exposure during the pregnancy if at all possible.
If you recieved the old immunization, or did not recieve a second booster, or if you never actually had German Measles, then you are quite possibly not immune. Many things cause rashes in childhood, and it is also possible that what was diagnosed as German Measles was not. Also, what people call German Measles is not always truly the case. German Measles is actually usually a very mild viral infection, lasting about 3-5 days. In most people it is not that big of a problem, the major concern is for the developing embryo and fetus who can develop the disease in utero and either be killed or suffer serious birth defects as a result. An expectant mother may have German Measles during her pregnancy at the same time as her child, and her infection be quite mild and quite severe in the child.
If you think you have German Measles, you need to contact your doctor, and stay at home, away from other people unless they are absolutely known to be immune. Even so, do not allow any expectant mothers visit you. The doctor will likely arrange a home visit, or a time when you can visit the office without exposing anyone else. Once you are well again, they will confirm it with a blood test. Meantime, rest, drink plenty of fluids, take Tylenol for the aches, and try to stay cool- it helps with the itch.

Answer 3

I don't think so but, anything is possible, In the lab somethings come across as a false/positive but, there usually something that makes it like this and since it's not something real serious it's forgotten.
German measles is rather or can be serious to someone that is pregnant so this has to be watched for.
This is a virile disease and is considered staying in the system so it can come out but, five times, maybe?

Answer 4

No, One attack gives lifelong immunity. There are several viruses which cause fever with a rash, so other conditions may be mistaken for it.

Answer 5

I am sure that you can get it more than once - depening on how bad the first infection is