Title: MMR and its control.

POPLINE Document Number: 129058

Source citation:

INDIAN MEDICAL TRIBUNE, 1997 Jan 15-30;5(1-2):12.

Abstract:

Rubella, known as German measles, is a mild exanthematous viral infection of children and adults. If infection occurs during gestation, rubella can affect both pregnant mothers and newborn infants. Maternal rubella infection during the first trimester of pregnancy will likely lead to either abortion or the birth of infants with defects. Congenital rubella can affect many organ systems. Immunization against rubella is conducted mainly to prevent high fetal loss, including miscarriages, stillbirths, and the serious malformations which result from maternal infection during the first trimester of pregnancy. Immunization against rubella is usually done as measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) vaccine in the US and other developed countries. The vaccine is administered to young children, prepubescent girls, adult women, and other adults. In India, the Indian Academy of Pediatrics recommends administration of MMR at age 15-18 months. Simple rubella vaccine will be given to girls and women who were not immunized as children. Immunization strategy in Sri Lanka, the US, the UK, and India is discussed.

Keywords:

Sri Lanka
United States
United Kingdom
India
Rubella
Immunization
Prevention and Control
Asia, Southern
Asia
Developing Countries
Developed Countries
North America
Americas
Europe, Western
Europe
Viral Diseases
Diseases
Primary Health Care
Health Services
Delivery of Health Care
Health