Rubella epidemic caused by genotype 1E rubella viruses in Beijing, China, in 2007-2011.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A series of different rubella vaccination strategies were implemented to control rubella and prevent congenital rubella virus infection in Beijing, China. The rubella vaccine was available in 1995 in Beijing, and was introduced into the Beijing immunization program (vaccine recipients at their own expense vaccination) in 2000, and was introduced into the National Expanded Program on Immunization (vaccine recipients free vaccination) in 2006. Rubella virological surveillance started in Beijing in 2007.

Results

The reported rubella incidence rate has decreased dramatically due to the introduction of the vaccine in Beijing since 1995. However, rubella epidemics occurred regardless in 2001 and 2007. The incidence rate among the floating population has gradually increa

SUBMITTER: Chen M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3660283 | biostudies-literature | 2013 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature