Rubella
Rubella is one of the diseases covered by the Expanded Program on Immunization, with vaccinations given in routine immunization service in the Western Pacific Region. Rubella occurs worldwide and is normally a mild childhood disease. However, infection during early pregnancy may cause fetal death or congenital rubella syndrome (CRS); the latter is characterized by multiple defects, particularly to the brain, heart, eyes and ears. CRS is an important cause of hearing and visual impairment and mental retardation in countries where acquired rubella infection has not been controlled or eliminated.
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