What to do about rubella in toddlers

There is no specific drug treatment for rubella in young children, mainly symptomatic treatment, such as general treatment, antipyretic treatment and so on. 1. General treatment: rubella is caused by rubella virus infection, which is contagious and manifests itself in fever, generalized rash, and swollen lymph nodes behind the ears and occipital area. The general treatment of this disease should pay attention to rest, the diet should be light and easy to digest, and those who sweat a lot after the fever is gone need to replenish water and electrolytes in time. 2. Antipyretic treatment: For those with repeated high fever, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen can be given to reduce fever, actively control the body temperature, and prevent febrile convulsions in children. It can also relieve headache, generalized pain and other discomforts caused by fever. There is no specific antiviral drug for rubella, and symptomatic treatment is mainly adopted. Mild cases of rubella in children can be cured in general, while severe cases may be complicated by myocarditis, encephalitis and other diseases. Should be in accordance with the doctor’s guidance standardized treatment.