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Editable social media cards: European Immunization Week 2023
Reuse our editable social media cards to spread the word on vaccines for European Immunization Week 2023!
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Vaccination coverage for the first doses of measles and rubella containing vaccine by country, EU/EEA, 2018
Vaccination coverage for the first doses of measles and rubella containing vaccine by country, EU/EEA, 2018
Scientific and technical publications
Retrospective surveillance and enhanced case-finding of congenital rubella syndrome cases
The generic protocol presented in this document was developed for ECDC by fellows of the EPIET programme to provide EU/EEA Member States with an adaptable tool to estimate the incidence of congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) cases in their countries.
Infographic: Protect unborn babies from rubella
Rubella is a viral infection transmitted from person to person by droplets via coughs and sneezes. In healthy individuals it is usually a mild disease. Up to 50 % of individuals infected with rubella may not show symptoms. However, if a woman gets rubella shortly before getting pregnant or during the first three months of pregnancy, it is very likely to result in miscarriage or congenital anomalies known as congenital rubella syndrome (CRS).
Scientific and technical publications
Surveillance of congenital rubella and rubella infections in pregnancy in EU/EEA countries, 2012: Current status and future perspective to monitor elimination
Giambi, C., Montaño-Remacha, C., Celentano, L.P., Derrough, T.
Scientific and technical publications
Measles and rubella elimination: communicating the importance of vaccination
The goal of this project is to support EU Member States in their fight against measles and rubella. This report should enable Member States to engage in effective, evidence-based risk communication.
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Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS)
Congenital rubella is the infection of a foetus with rubella virus following the infection of the mother during pregnancy. ‘Congenital’ indicates that the foetus also becomes infected during pregnancy.
Disease factsheet about congenital rubella syndrome (CRS)
Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) is an illness resulting from rubella virus infection during pregnancy.
Prevention and control measures for congenital rubella syndrome (CRS)
Congenital rubella syndrome is prevented by ensuring that everyone in the EU is vaccinated against rubella. In particular, women who are planning to get pregnant should be vaccinated as this protects the mother as well as the foetus.
Surveillance and disease data on Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS)
Surveillance reports on congenital rubella.