Report summarizes global progress toward rubella and congenital rubella syndrome elimination
How close are we to wiping out rubella and its devastating birth defects?
A summary report describes global progress toward eliminating rubella and congenital rubella syndrome from 2012 to 2022. The report does not…
Global health experts are tracking progress to wipe out rubella and prevent devastating birth defects like deafness and blindness in babies.
Field report describes congenital rubella syndrome cases in Florida
Florida health officials report cases of congenital rubella syndrome
A field report describes cases of congenital rubella syndrome in Florida. The report does not provide sample size, intervention details, or …
Florida health officials confirm cases of congenital rubella syndrome, a rare condition causing serious birth defects, highlighting the impo…
Global rubella vaccine coverage reaches 87% of countries, but elimination achieved in only 42%
How close are we to wiping out rubella worldwide?
A global surveillance report covering 194 countries from 2000-2018 found 168 countries (87%) protect infants with rubella-containing vaccine…
While 168 countries now protect infants with rubella vaccines, only 81 have eliminated the virus entirely, leaving millions still at risk of…