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Nationwide Rubella Epidemic — Japan, 2013
(Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - June 14, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news

RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS: Prevention of Measles, Rubella, Congenital Rubella Syndrome, and Mumps, 2013
(Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report)
Source: CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report - June 14, 2013 Category: American Health Source Type: news

Nationwide rubella epidemic - Japan, 2013.
Abstract Rubella usually is a mild, febrile rash illness in children and adults; however, infection early in pregnancy, particularly during the first 16 weeks, can result in miscarriage, stillbirth, or an infant born with birth defects (i.e., congenital rubella syndrome [CRS]). As of 2013, goals to eliminate rubella have been established in two World Health Organization regions (the Region of the Americas by 2010 and the European Region by 2015), and targets for accelerated rubella control and CRS prevention have been established by the Western Pacific Region (WPR). In 1976, Japan introduced single-antigen rubella ...
Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkl... - June 14, 2013 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Tags: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep Source Type: research

Ongoing outbreak of rubella among young male adults in Poland: increased risk of congenital rubella infections.
PMID: 23725976 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Euro Surveill)
Source: Euro Surveill - June 8, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Paradowska-Stankiewicz I, Czarkowski M, Derrough T, Stefanoff P Tags: Euro Surveill Source Type: research

Babies will be born deaf and blind if teenagers don't get MMR to prevent rubella timebomb, warns leading scientist
Professor Colin Blakemore, former chief executive of the Medical Research Council, is urging teenagers who missed their jabs in childhood to get vaccinated. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 30, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Africa: Vaccines Against Cervical Cancer and Rubella to Benefit Health of Women and Girls
[GAVI]Kuala Lumpur -Over 30 million girls to be vaccinated against cervical cancer and more than 700 million children against measles and rubella (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - May 30, 2013 Category: African Health Source Type: news

Immunogenicity and Safety of a Meningococcal Serogroup A, C, Y and W Glycoconjugate Vaccine, ACWY-TT.
Abstract A quadrivalent meningococcal serogroup A, C, W and Y conjugate vaccine (ACWY), utilising tetanus toxoid (TT) as its carrier protein (ACWY-TT; Nimenrix™, GlaxoSmithKline Vaccines, Rixensart, Belgium) has been demonstrated to be safe and immunogenic when administered to young children from 12 months of age, older children, adolescents, and adults. Administration of a single dose of ACWY-TT induces protective serum bactericidal antibodies against all four serogroups as well as good antibody persistence. Coadministration studies have demonstrated that ACWY-TT can be administered with diphtheria, tetanus, th...
Source: Advances in Therapy - May 28, 2013 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Findlow H, Borrow R Tags: Adv Ther Source Type: research

Ongoing outbreak of rubella among young male adults in Poland: increased risk of congenital rubella infections
(Source: Eurosurveillance latest news)
Source: Eurosurveillance latest news - May 22, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research

Rubella fears after measles outbreak
38,000 unvaccinated young people in WalesRelated items from OnMedicaChildhood immunisation Measles immunity fades sooner in babies of vaccinated mothersPublic Health Wales renews call for parents to take children for MMR jabGPs in catch-up campaign to target a million children with MMR (Source: OnMedica Latest News)
Source: OnMedica Latest News - May 20, 2013 Category: UK Health Source Type: news

Rubella fears after measles epidemic
Health officials warn that action is needed to prevent a rubella outbreak, which can be particularly dangerous to pregnant women. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - May 17, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Abstract 161: Presence of Vaccination Antibodies and Cardiovascular Mortality: Insights From NHANES III and Continuous NHANES [Poster Session II]
Conclusion: Our observational study in a large database suggests that presence of non-influenza vaccination antibodies is not associated with decreased cardiovascular mortality in a nationally representative cohort. (Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes)
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - May 15, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Shah, N., Patel, N. J., Grover, P., Chothani, A., Mehta, K., Deshmukh, A., Rathod, A., Singh, V., Savani, G., Gupta, S. J., Badheka, A. O., De Marchena, E., Cohen, M. G. Tags: Poster Session II Source Type: research

Infants Born To Vaccinated Mothers May Lose Initial Measles Immunity Sooner Than Those Born To Unvaccinated Mothers
Dutch study findings support earlier vaccination of newborns at high risk for measles A new Dutch study suggests that infants born to mothers who received the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine lose their initial immunity to measles--acquired from their mothers--sooner than infants born to mothers who were naturally infected with measles... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics / Children's Health Source Type: news

How to use... neonatal TORCH testing
Toxoplasma gondii, rubella, cytomegalovirus and herpes simplex virus have in common that they can cause congenital (TORCH) infection, leading to fetal and neonatal morbidity and mortality. During the last decades, TORCH screening, which is generally considered to be single serum testing, has been increasingly used inappropriately and questions have been raised concerning the indications and cost-effectiveness of TORCH testing. The problems of TORCH screening lie in requesting the screening for the wrong indications, wrong interpretation of the single serum results and in case there is a good indication for diagnosis of con...
Source: Archives of Disease in Childhood - Education and Practice - May 13, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: de Jong, E. P., Vossen, A. C. T. M., Walther, F. J., Lopriore, E. Tags: Epidemiologic studies, Travel medicine, Tropical medicine (infectious diseases), Screening (epidemiology), Screening (public health) Interpretations Source Type: research

The Measles & Rubella Initiative: Sophie and Olive Draw Their Week in India
When it comes to people in India, there are only big numbers. More than 1.2 billion people live in the country, and about 27 million children are born there every year. For measles control, India is also thinking big. Health workers are in the final phases of vaccinating 134 million kids from ages 9 months to 10 years against measles. Acclaimed illustrator Sophie Blackall has just returned from the holy city of Varanasi in India, where she and her daughter Olive spent a week learning the logistics of reaching so many children. Left: Illustrator Sophie Blackall and her daughter Olive with children vaccinated against me...
Source: Red Cross Chat - May 9, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Niki Clark Tags: International Uncategorized measles sophie blackall Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Discovers Why Some Don't Respond to Rubella Vaccine
Using advanced genetic sequencing technology and analysis, Mayo Clinic vaccine researchers have identified 27 genes that respond in very different ways to the standard rubella vaccine, making the vaccine less effective for a portion of the population. (Source: Mayo Clinic Rochester News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Rochester News - May 3, 2013 Category: Hospital Management Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Discovers Why Some Don't Respond to Rubella Vaccine
Using advanced genetic sequencing technology and analysis, Mayo Clinic vaccine researchers have identified 27 genes that respond in very different ways to the standard rubella vaccine, making the vaccine less effective for a portion of the population. (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - May 3, 2013 Category: Databases & Libraries Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: news

Mayo Clinic Discovers Why Some Don't Respond to Rubella Vaccine
Using advanced genetic sequencing technology and analysis, Mayo Clinic vaccine researchers have identified 27 genes that respond in very different ways to the standard rubella vaccine, making the vaccine less effective for a portion of the population. (Source: Mayo Clinic Research News)
Source: Mayo Clinic Research News - May 3, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Mayo Clinic Source Type: news

Measles outbreak prompts national vaccination catch-up program in UK
Health officials in the UK have announced a national catch-up program to target 10–16 year olds who did not receive the combined measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination in early childhood due to fears about links with autism. (Source: MedWire News - Infectious Diseases)
Source: MedWire News - Infectious Diseases - May 1, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news

Haemophilus influenzae Type b in an Immunocompetent, Fully Vaccinated ALL Survivor
A 7-year-old boy with a history of recurrent acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), in remission, presented to primary care clinic after 2 days of progressive right hip pain with weight-bearing activities. He was otherwise asymptomatic at the time of presentation. Blood cultures revealed Gram-negative diplococci, which prompted an MRI that was significant for a hip joint effusion and femoral head bone marrow edema. The patient had no sick contacts and no significant past medical history other than ALL. The patient had been given all recommended childhood vaccinations. Arthrocentesis and needle biopsy of the femoral neck were ...
Source: PEDIATRICS - May 1, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Nevin, J., Kanter Washko, J., Arnold, J. Tags: Case Report Source Type: research

Measles outbreak prompts national vaccination catch-up program in UK
Health officials in the UK have announced a national catch-up program to target 10–16 year olds who did not receive the combined measles, mumps, and rubella vaccination in early childhood due to fears about links with autism. (Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics)
Source: MedWire News - Pediatrics - April 30, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news

Morocco: HRH Princess Lalla Meryem Launches in Marrakech Vaccination Campaign Against Measles, Rubella
[MAP]Marrakech -HRH Princess Lalla Meryem, chairwoman of the National Observatory for Child Rights (ONDE) launched, on Saturday at the Hay Mohammadi Urban health center in Marrakech, the national vaccination campaign against measles and rubella. (Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: AllAfrica News: Pregnancy and Childbirth - April 29, 2013 Category: OBGYN Source Type: news

Health economics of rubella: a systematic review to assess the value of rubella vaccination
Conclusions: Treatment of CRS is costly and rubella vaccination programs are highly cost-effective. However, in order for research to support the global expansion of rubella vaccination and the drive towards rubella elimination and eradication, additional studies are required in low-income countries, to tackle methodological limitations, and to determine the most cost-effective programmatic strategies for increased rubella vaccine coverage. (Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles - April 29, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Joseph BabigumiraIan MorganAnn Levin Source Type: research

Mother of autistic boy still fears MMR vaccine
Karenza Cassidy, from Swansea, believes that the MMR vaccine caused her son Eddie's autism, so she refuses to have his younger sister immunised, despite the measles epidemic in South Wales. (Source: Telegraph Health)
Source: Telegraph Health - April 25, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Rubella autistic MMR vaccine Measles health outbreak autism Mumps Wales Source Type: news

Factors Associated with Vaccination among Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients in Korea.
Conclusions: Immunization rates for recommended vaccinations were very low in patients with IBD. Efforts to improve vaccination rate are needed. (Korean J Gastroenterol 2013;61:203-208). PMID: 23624734 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Korean J Gastroenter...)
Source: Korean J Gastroenter... - April 25, 2013 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Yun HS, Min YW, Chang DK, Rhee PL, Kim JJ, Rhee JC, Kim YH Tags: Korean J Gastroenterol Source Type: research

VIDEO: Overcoming MMR vaccine fears
The Department of Health is preparing a stockpile of Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccines in the event of a measles outbreak in Swansea spreading. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - April 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

GPs Should Redouble Efforts On MMR Initiative, Says Unite, UK
GPs across the UK should target the parents of children who they think have not received the MMR immunisations, Unite, the largest union in the country, has urged. Unite, which embraces the Community Practitioners' and Health Visitors' Association, said that there needs to be a public awareness programme that informs parents - and not scares them. Unite lead professional officer Obi Amadi that said that the government and GPs had 'a duty to explain' the importance of the MMR vaccine which is designed to prevent measles, mumps and rubella... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - April 24, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics / Children's Health Source Type: news

50 years: Measles Vaccine Protects Multiple Millions
In this age of next-generation smartphones and tablets, how many 50-year old inventions are still relevant? The measles vaccine was licensed half a century ago in the United States. Today it’s used in every single country of the world, and about 110 million babies receive their first dose by the time they turn one. Tens of millions more doses are delivered as a booster when a child is older, as well as during campaigns like those funded by the Measles & Rubella Initiative. The vaccine costs about 23 cents a dose. Combined with rubella vaccine, it’s about $1.00 to deliver to children in poorer countries. That’s ...
Source: Red Cross Chat - April 23, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Niki Clark Tags: International Source Type: news

Why a drop-off in measles, mumps and rubella jabs for some is bad news for all
Waning herd immunity means even those who were vaccinated are now susceptible, says Cherrill Hicks (Source: Telegraph Health)
Source: Telegraph Health - April 22, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Measles outbreak: man who died in Swansea was infected, lab tests reveal
Coroner investigates whether measles was cause of Gareth Williams's death and health officials call again for parents to immunise childrenA 25-year-old man has become the first person to die with measles in the Swansea outbreak as health authorities in Wales try to bring the highly infectious disease under control.Laboratory tests by Public Health Wales (PHW) confirmed the diagnosis within hours of the man's body being found in a flat in Swansea on Friday. He has been named locally as Gareth Williams.Investigations by the coroner as to whether the measles caused the death are continuing. If it were the reason, it would be ...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 19, 2013 Category: Science Authors: Sarah Boseley, James Meikle Tags: The Guardian Infectious diseases News Health Vaccines and immunisation Society MMR UK news Wales Source Type: news

Measles outbreak: man suspected to have died of disease in Swansea
If cause is confirmed, 25-year-old's death would be first measles fatality in UK since 2008The Swansea coroner is investigating whether a 25-year-old man has died of measles. The city is at the centre of a major outbreak of the highly infectious disease, and the fatality – if the cause is confirmed – would be the first UK death from measles since 2008. Seventy-seven people have needed hospital treatment during the outbreak.More than 800 cases, many among 10- to 18-year-olds, have been reported since November, and numbers are rising steadily and spreading north from the south of the country despite health authorities or...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - April 19, 2013 Category: Science Authors: James Meikle Tags: Infectious diseases News Health guardian.co.uk Vaccines and immunisation Society MMR UK news Wales Science Source Type: news

Rubella epidemic caused by genotype 1E rubella viruses in Beijing, China, in 2007--2011
Background: A series of different rubella vaccination strategies were implemented to control rubella and prevent congenital rubella virus infection in Beijing, China. The rubella vaccine was available in 1995 in Beijing, and was introduced into the Beijing immunization program (vaccine recipients at their own expense vaccination) in 2000, and was introduced into the National Expanded Program on Immunization (vaccine recipients free vaccination) in 2006. Rubella virological surveillance started in Beijing in 2007. Results: The reported rubella incidence rate has decreased dramatically due to the introduction of the vaccine ...
Source: Virology Journal - April 18, 2013 Category: Virology Authors: Meng ChenZhen ZhuDonglei LiuGuohong HuangFang HuangJiang WuTiegang ZhangWenbo XuXinghuo Pang Source Type: research

Do viruses require the cytoskeleton?
Conclusions: The failure of poisons affecting the cytoskeleton to inhibit the replication of a diverse set of viruses strongly suggests that viruses do not require a functional cytoskeletal system for replication, either because they do not utilize it or are able to utilize alternate pathways when it is not available. (Source: Virology Journal)
Source: Virology Journal - April 18, 2013 Category: Virology Authors: Jason MatthewsRachel MorganChristie SleigherTeryl Frey Source Type: research

Childhood infectious diseases and risk of leukaemia in an adult population
This study is aimed at investigating the association between common childhood infectious diseases (measles, chickenpox, rubella, mumps and pertussis) and the risk of developing leukaemia in an adult population. A reanalysis of a large population based case‐control study was carried out. Original data included 1,771 controls and 649 leukaemia cases from 11 Italian areas. In order to contain recall bias, the analysis was restricted to subjects directly interviewed and with a good quality interview (1,165 controls and 312 cases). Odds ratios (OR) and their related 95% confidence intervals (95%CI) were estimated by unconditi...
Source: International Journal of Cancer - April 11, 2013 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Stefano Parodi, Paolo Crosignani, Lucia Miligi, Oriana Nanni, Valerio Ramazzotti, Stefania Rodella, Adele Seniori Costantini, Rosario Tumino, Carla Vindigni, Paolo Vineis, Emanuele Stagnaro Tags: Epidemiology Source Type: research

Multiple Vaccines Not Linked To Autism Risk, CDC
There is no casual link between certain vaccine types and autism, says a new study carried out by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) and published in The Journal of Pediatrics. Parental concerns that vaccines might be related to a higher risk of developing autism were initially related to the MMR (measles, mumps and rubella) vaccine and thimerosal-containing immunizations. In 2004, the Institute of Medicine (IoM) carried out a study which concluded that according to all evidence, there is no casual link between these vaccines and ASDs (autism spectrum disorders)... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 29, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Pediatrics / Children's Health Source Type: news

Three cases of congenital rubella syndrome in the postelimination era--Maryland, Alabama, and Illinois, 2012.
Abstract Infection with rubella virus during pregnancy, especially during the first trimester, can result in congenital rubella syndrome (CRS). Serious manifestations of CRS include deafness, cataracts, cardiac defects, mental retardation, and death. In the last major rubella epidemic in the United States, during 1964-1965, an estimated 12.5 million rubella virus infections resulted in 11,250 therapeutic or spontaneous abortions, 2,100 neonatal deaths, and 20,000 infants born with CRS. In 2004, after implementation of a universal vaccination program, elimination of endemic rubella virus transmission was documented ...
Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkl... - March 29, 2013 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Tags: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep Source Type: research

Two measles outbreaks after importation--Utah, March-June 2011.
Abstract Before licensure of a measles vaccine in 1963, more than 500,000 measles cases on average were reported in the United States each year during 1951-1962. By 1993, through measles vaccination and control efforts, only 312 cases were reported nationwide. In 2000, the last year in which an outbreak had occurred in Utah, measles was declared "not endemic in the United States," but measles importations continue to occur, leading to outbreaks, especially among unvaccinated persons. Many U.S. health-care personnel have never seen a measles patient, which might hamper diagnosis and delay reporting. During March-Jun...
Source: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkl... - March 29, 2013 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Tags: MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep Source Type: research

Rubella in Pregnancy Rare in U.S., But Can Be Devastating for Baby
'German measles' caused serious birth defects in 3 cases in 3 states in 2012, health officials say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Birth Defects, Infections and Pregnancy, Rubella (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - March 28, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Local public health response to vaccine-associated measles: case report
Conclusion: The public health approach to contact tracing and exclusions for vaccine-associated measles in immunocompromised patients is unclear. The rarity of secondary cases provides further evidence that the risk to the general public is likely extremely low. Although the risk appears negligible, exclusion and administration of immune globulin may be considered for susceptible, immunocompromised contacts of cases of vaccine-associated measles in immunocompromised patients. (Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Public Health - Latest articles - March 25, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Monica HauKevin SchwartzCrystal FrenetteIsabelle MogckJonathan GubbayAlberto SeveriniJoanne HiebertShelley DeeksShaun Morris Source Type: research

Parvovirus B19 Mimicking Epstein-Barr Virus Infectious Mononucleosis in an Adult
Epstein-Barr virus is the cause of classic infectious mononucleosis. Other infections may mimic Epstein-Barr virus infectious mononucleosis, for example, cytomegalovirus, human herpes virus-6, toxoplasmosis, lymphoma, cat scratch fever, and rubella. Parvovirus B19 infections in children present as febrile exanthems; adults usually have small joint arthritis. (Source: The American Journal of Medicine)
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - March 15, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Sigridh Muñoz-Gómez, Burke A. Cunha Tags: Clinical communications to the editor Source Type: research

Reduced serologic response to mumps, measles, and rubella vaccination in patients treated with intravenous immunoglobulin for Kawasaki disease
Standard treatment in Kawasaki disease (KD) consists of the administration of high-dose intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG). IVIG is a polyclonal immunoglobulin preparation purified from pooled plasma from blood donors. A concern with the use of IVIG is that the passively acquired antibodies may interfere with the serologic response to active immunization. Current guidelines recommend postponing the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccination to at least 6 months after IVIG treatment. In The Netherlands, children receive this vaccine at the age of 14 months and 9 years. We evaluated the MMR vaccination response in patient...
Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - March 15, 2013 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Carline E. Tacke, Gaby P. Smits, Fiona R.M. van der Klis, Irene M. Kuipers, Hans L. Zaaijer, Taco W. Kuijpers Tags: Letters to the Editor Source Type: research

Rubella epidemic in Vietnam: Characteristic of rubella virus genes from pregnant women and their fetuses/newborns with congenital rubella syndrome
Conclusions: Rubella virus identified in Vietnam belonged to the genotype 2B. Importantly, the infection rate of rubella virus in fetuses/newborns was 100% and all of them had congenital cataract. Our results indicate an establishment of rubella prevention in this area is an urgent task in order to improve maternal and child health. (Source: Journal of Clinical Virology)
Source: Journal of Clinical Virology - March 7, 2013 Category: Virology Authors: Van Hung Pham, Thong Van Nguyen, Truc Thanh Thi Nguyen, Linh Duy Dang, Ngoc Hieu Hoang, Truong Van Nguyen, Kenji Abe Tags: Full length articles Source Type: research

A threshold method for immunological correlates of protection
Conclusions: The a:b model offers a formal statistical method of estimation of thresholds differentiating susceptible from protected individuals which has previously depended on putative statements based on visual inspection of data. (Source: BMC Medical Research Methodology - Latest articles)
Source: BMC Medical Research Methodology - Latest articles - March 1, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Xuan ChenFabrice BailleuxKamal DesaiLi QinAndrew Dunning Source Type: research

Framework for verifying elimination of measles and rubella.
Authors: PMID: 23540051 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] (Source: Weekly Epidemiological Record)
Source: Weekly Epidemiological Record - March 1, 2013 Category: Epidemiology Tags: Wkly Epidemiol Rec Source Type: research

[Rubella vaccination in women of childbearing age in Campinas, São Paulo State, Brazil].
Abstract Women of reproductive age are the population of greatest interest for the prevention of congenital rubella syndrome. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of rubella vaccination in women and to identify factors associated and motives for non-adherence. A cross-sectional population-based study, in Campinas, São Paulo State, Brazil, in 2008/2009, was carried out with stratified random, two-stage cluster sampling. Of the 778 women aged 10 to 49 years, 83.8% (95%CI: 79.6-88.0) reported vaccination in life. Age group (20-39 years), per capita household income greater than 3 times the minimum wag...
Source: Cadernos de Saude Publica - March 1, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Authors: Francisco PM, Senicato C, Donalisio MR, Barros MB Tags: Cad Saude Publica Source Type: research

Global Update: After Measles Success, Rwanda to Get Rubella Vaccine
Encouraged by Rwanda’s steady gains in curbing measles, donors are paying for a more expensive dual vaccine that will target rubella, too. (Source: NYT)
Source: NYT - February 28, 2013 Category: American Health Authors: By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. Tags: Medicine and Health German Measles (Rubella) Rwanda Vaccination and Immunization Source Type: news

Knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices of general practitioners towards measles and MMR vaccination in southeastern France in 2012
In conclusion, it is essential to raise GPs’ awareness of this disease and fill any gaps in their knowledge, by providing them with evidence‐based information on measles and MMR vaccination. © 2013 The Authors Clinical Microbiology and Infection © 2013 European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases (Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection)
Source: Clinical Microbiology and Infection - February 26, 2013 Category: Microbiology Authors: Céline Pulcini, Sophie Massin, Odile Launay, Pierre Verger Tags: Original Article Source Type: research

Global Health: After Measles Success, Rwanda to Get Rubella Vaccine
Encouraged by Rwanda’s steady gains in curbing measles, donors are paying for a more expensive dual vaccine that will target rubella, too. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - February 25, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: By DONALD G. McNEIL Jr. Tags: Medicine and Health German Measles (Rubella) Rwanda Vaccination and Immunization Source Type: news

The burden and impact of measles among the Gypsy-Traveller communities, Thames Valley, 2006-09
Conclusion These findings showed a more than 100-fold higher incidence in the Gypsy–Traveller communities than the rest of the population. The high burden of disease in the Gypsy–Traveller communities highlights the importance of targeting immunization resources towards these communities. (Source: Journal of Public Health)
Source: Journal of Public Health - February 23, 2013 Category: Health Management Authors: Maduma-Butshe, A., McCarthy, N. Tags: Health Protection Source Type: research

Quiz Page March 2013: A Critically Ill Infant With Sepsis, Respiratory Failure, and Anasarca
A 1-month-old full-term male infant presented with decreased activity, poor appetite, and abdominal distension. Serologic testing during the first trimester of pregnancy showed that the mother was nonreactive upon rapid plasma reagin (RPR) testing, was rubella immune, and had negative results for hepatitis B and C, toxoplasma, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) tests. Vaginal/cervical specimens were negative for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and streptococcus group B. On admission, the infant's weight was 3.6 kg, height was 48.5 cm, rectal temperature was 94.7°F, heart rate was 150 beats/min, respiratory rate was 68 breaths/m...
Source: American Journal of Kidney Diseases - February 18, 2013 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Juan C. Kupferman, Eric D. Spitzer, M. Barry Stokes Source Type: research

Molecular surveillance of rubella viruses in Taiwan from 2005 to 2011
Abstract Rubella has been listed as a mandatory notifiable disease in Taiwan since 1988. Because of high coverage rates with an effective vaccine, rubella cases have decreased dramatically in Taiwan since 1994. However, rubella outbreaks still occur due to imported transmission. Five large clusters were detected in Taiwan from 2007 to 2011. In 2007, one cluster was caused by rubella genotype 1E viruses that were imported from Vietnam, whereas another cluster was caused by genotype 2B viruses and was untraceable. In 2008, two clusters were caused by different lineages of genotype 1E viruses that were imported from Malaysia....
Source: Journal of Medical Virology - February 15, 2013 Category: Virology Authors: Wen‐Yueh Cheng, Hsiao‐Chi Wang, Ming‐Tsan Liu, Ho‐Sheng Wu Tags: Research Article Source Type: research