Reducing the global burden of congenital rubella syndrome: Report of the World Health Organization Steering Committee on Research Related to Measles and Rubella Vaccines and Vaccination, June 2004

Jennifer M. Best, Carlos Castillo-Solorzano, John S. Spika, Joseph Icenogle, John W. Glasser, Nigel J. Gay, Jon Andrus, Ann M. Arvin*

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    Abstract

    Rubella and congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) continue to be important health problems in many countries. In June 2004, the World Health Organization Steering Committee on Research Related to Measles and Rubella Vaccines and Vaccination met to evaluate data from research and operational activities and to identify critical scientific issues and gaps in knowledge that need to be addressed to improve the global control of rubella and CRS. Information about surveillance for rubella, natural and vaccine-induced immunity to rubella, laboratory diagnosis, the molecular epidemiological profile of rubella virus, and mathematical modeling to assess the burden of CRS and the impact of rubella vaccination was reviewed. This report summarizes the presentations and recommendations for future research.

    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)1890-1897
    Number of pages8
    JournalJournal of Infectious Diseases
    Volume192
    Issue number11
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2005

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