Serology testing as a means of encouraging rubella immunisation.
One thousand three hundred and sixty-one women were tested for rubella antibody titres both under public and occupational conditions. Two hundred and seventy-one of the thirteen hundred and sixty-one women (20%) had low immunity. Follow-up methods resulted in immunisation of 55% of these women (149 of 271). Reasons for non-acceptance are explored. While a higher acceptance rate would be desirable, mass testing for antibody levels has been demonstrated as a method of encouraging those with low immunity to be immunised.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000032:analysis*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007114:Immunization; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods; D012409:Rubella / Q000276:immunology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
D000914:Antibodies, Viral