Rubella control--1984.
The incidence of rubella and the congenital rubella syndrome has decreased dramatically in the United States since rubella vaccine became available in 1969. A marked shift in susceptibility rate has occurred so that 70% of current rubella cases involve teenagers and young adults. The history of rubella control is reviewed. Future research as well as altered public health strategies are suggested to optimize rubella control.
D000293:Adolescent; D000914:Antibodies, Viral / Q000032:analysis; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D012106:Research; D012409:Rubella / Q000151:congenital / Q000276:immunology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012411:Rubella Vaccine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000276:immunology
D000914:Antibodies, Viral; D012411:Rubella Vaccine