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 
signs symptoms rubella difficult notice  especially children  signs symptoms generally weeks exposure virus  last 1 5 days may include:  mild fever 102 (38 9 c) lower headache stuffy runny nose red  itchy eyes enlarged  tender lymph nodes base skull  back neck ears fine  pink rash begins face quickly spreads trunk arms legs  disappearing order aching joints  especially young women 
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