title: [MR vaccine].
abstract: Routine measles immunization was implemented in 1978 and rubella immunization in 1977. Measles outbreak was observed in 2001 and approximately 10 cases of congenital rubella syndrome in regional outbreaks in 2004. Thus, measles and rubella combined vaccine (MR) was recommended for children aged one year and just before the entry of primary school. Measles outbreak in young teenager and adults was noted in 2007/08. Additional MR catch-up campaign was started for teenagers of 13 and 18 years (MR III and IV) in 2008. After 2008, all cases with measles should be registered and the number of measles reduced to 457 cases in 2010 (3.58 cases per million), just on the edge of measles elimination. To realize the goal by 2012, we should promote vaccine coverage of MR III and IV.
authors.affiliation: Kitasato Institute for Life Sciences.
authors.forename: Tetsuo
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Nakayama
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008457:Measles / Q000517:prevention & control; D008458:Measles Vaccine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D012409:Rubella / Q000517:prevention & control; D012411:Rubella Vaccine / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D017778:Vaccines, Combined
chemical_list: D008458:Measles Vaccine; D012411:Rubella Vaccine; D017778:Vaccines, Combined