References
Key articles
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Rubella (German measles, three-day measles). Dec 2020 [internet publication].Full text
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC Yellow Book 2024. Section 5: travel-associated infections and diseases - rubella. May 2023 [internet publication].Full text
McLean HQ, Fiebelkorn AP, Temte JL, et al; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Prevention of measles, rubella, congenital rubella syndrome, and mumps, 2013: summary recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. MMWR Recomm Rep. 2013 Jun 14;62(RR-04):1-34.Full text Abstract
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Recommended child and adolescent immunization schedule for ages 18 years or younger, United States, 2024. Nov 2023 [internet publication].Full text
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Recommended adult immunization schedule for ages 19 years or older, United States, 2024. Nov 2023 [internet publication].Full text
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Rubella/German measles: 2013 case definition. 2013 [internet publication].Full text
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