Accelerated Control of Rubella and Prevention of Congenital Rubella Syndrome: Experience in the Americas

Authors: Tambini, Gina; Castillo-Solórzano, Carlos; Brana, Mónica; de Quadros, Ciro A.

Source: Vaccines. Preventing Disease and Protecting Health, Vaccines. Preventing Disease and Protecting Health , pp. 61-64(4)

Publisher: Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

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Abstract:

This chapter describes the experience of the accelerated rubella control and the congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) prevention strategy developed for the Region by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Technical Advisory Group (TAG). This is a chapter included in Vaccines. Preventing Disease and Protecting Health, a book that celebrates the ways in which vaccines have played a role in improving the health of the world's populations.

Keywords: Vaccines; Vaccine Development; Public Health; Public Health; Immunization; Disease Prevention; Rubella; Congenital Rubella Syndrome; CRS; Measles

Document Type: Miscellaneous

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