Epidemiology of Congenital Rubella Syndrome Related to the 2012-2013 Rubella Epidemic in Japan

J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2022 Sep 29;11(9):400-403. doi: 10.1093/jpids/piac043.

Abstract

This study assessed the epidemiological characteristics of 45 congenital rubella syndrome cases in Japan following the 2012-2013 rubella epidemic. Rubella still poses significant health burdens and the uptake of rubella-containing vaccines among women of childbearing age should be improved.

Keywords: Japan; congenital rubella syndrome; rubella epidemic; rubella vaccine.

MeSH terms

  • Epidemics*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Japan / epidemiology
  • Rubella Syndrome, Congenital* / epidemiology
  • Rubella Vaccine
  • Rubella* / epidemiology
  • Rubella* / prevention & control

Substances

  • Rubella Vaccine