WHO European Region reports rubella incidence trends from 2005 to 2019
What happened to rubella in Europe over 15 years?
An observational WHO report describes rubella incidence patterns across European regions from 2005 to 2019. Specific incidence rates, popula…
A new report tracks rubella cases across Europe from 2005 to 2019, but it does not share the actual findings or specific trends for the regi…
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.
PRIORIX vaccine recommended for measles, mumps, and rubella protection in the United States
CDC panel recommends PRIORIX vaccine for measles, mumps, and rubella protection
A recommendation for the use of PRIORIX vaccination against measles, mumps, and rubella has been issued in the United States. Key study deta…
A CDC advisory panel now recommends the PRIORIX vaccine as a new option alongside the familiar MMR shot for measles, mumps, and rubella prot…
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…