The signs and symptoms of rubella are often difficult to notice, especially in children. Signs and symptoms generally appear between two and three weeks after exposure to the virus. They usually last about 1 to 5 days and may include: 
Mild fever of 102 F (38.9 C) or lower
Headache
Stuffy or runny nose
Red, itchy eyes
Enlarged, tender lymph nodes at the base of the skull, the back of the neck and behind the ears
A fine, pink rash that begins on the face and quickly spreads to the trunk and then the arms and legs, before disappearing in the same order
Aching joints, especially in young women
