Vaccination Before Pregnancy Can Prevent Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS)
Updated March 3, 2023
Vaccination Before Pregnancy Can Prevent Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS)
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Vaccination before pregnancy can prevent congenital rubella syndrome (CRS).
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Rubella is a vaccine-preventable disease.
Rubella infection during pregnancy can result in miscarriage, stillbirth, or a group of birth defects known as congenital rubella syndrome.
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CRS can cause:
- Developmental delay [label points to the infant’s head]
- Hearing impairment [label points to the infant’s ears]
- Cataracts or glaucoma [label points to the infant’s eyes]
- Heart defects [label points to the infant’s heart]
Prevent CRS with one dose of vaccine against rubella before pregnancy.
Learn how CDC works with partners and countries worldwide to eliminate rubella and CRS.
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