Rubella screening and immunization of schoolgirls: a long-term evaluation.
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Surveillance of congenital rubella in Great Britain, 1971-96.
Before rubella vaccine was introduced for schoolgirls and susceptible women in 1970, 200-300 babies were born annually in England and Wales with congenital defects associated with maternal rubella. In 1988 the combined measles, mumps, and rubella vaccine was introduced for all 1 year olds; in 1994, to help avert a predicted measles epidemic, all 5-16 year olds were offered combined measles and ...
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- British journal of preventive & social medicine
دوره 28 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1974