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An expert panel unanimously agreed that rubella virus is no longer endemic in the United States based on epidemiology, seroprevalence, vaccine coverage, and surveillance data.
An expert panel concluded that rubella and congenital rubella syndrome have been eliminated in the United States, supported by multiple data sources.
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Supports sustained vaccination to prevent reintroduction; leaves open optimal post-elimination surveillance design.
Reef et al. (2011) conducted a review in Rubella and congenital rubella syndrome. Rubella vaccination and surveillance programs was evaluated on Elimination of endemic rubella virus. An expert panel unanimously agreed that rubella virus is no longer endemic in the United States based on epidemiology, seroprevalence, vaccine coverage, and surveillance data.
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