In contrast to acquired rubella infection, congenital infection results in persistent progressive infection. Contact isolation is required for neonates suspected to have congenital rubella.

Outbreaks among the unvaccinated are a predictable consequence of falling immunization rates. But even vaccinated adults may ...

While we’re unlikely to see a dramatic rise in deaths from vaccine-preventable diseases in the U.S. in the near term, the ...

Victorians heading overseas are being urged to get vaccinated against the measles after two more cases of the highly ...

Background: Congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) is associated with several negative outcomes, including autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). The objective of this study was to estimate the numbers of ...

"Those can certainly have a very adverse effect on Raleigh." For much of Raleigh's life, Fisher could take comfort in the ...

The Rhode Island Department of Health said the first confirmed case of measles in the state since 2013 has been identified.

Medically reviewed by Josephine Hessert, DO Meningitis can be contagious, and people with weak immune systems are especially ...

May 29, 2024 — An international team developed a new model, based on a case study of Nigeria, that may help public health officials accelerate the introduction of rubella vaccination in ...

Elizabeth City-Pasquotank Public Schools confirmed a student was diagnosed with a case of Mumps. An email was sent to parents ...

Someone at risk from infection because they were in the airport would most likely become sick between Jan. 17 and Jan. 31.

The resident is undergoing treatment in Anchorage for the highly contagious virus. Meanwhile, state health officials are ...