Open AccessPrevalence of rubella-specific IgG antibodies in unimmunized young female population
Author(s) -
Jayakrishnan Thayyil,
Vidya Kuniyil,
Anitha Puduvail Moorkoth,
Bhaskar Rao,
Paramasivam Selvam
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of family medicine and primary care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7135
pISSN - 2249-4863
DOI - 10.4103/2249-4863.197311
Subject(s) - medicine , rubella , congenital rubella syndrome , population , context (archaeology) , immunization , rubella vaccine , pediatrics , congenital rubella , immunology , demography , environmental health , antibody , vaccination , measles , paleontology , sociology , biology
Rubella is a mild self-limiting disease all over the world; nevertheless, it is of significant public health importance due to its teratogenic effect of congenital rubella syndrome. Rubella vaccine is currently not included in the national immunization program in India. Rubella-specific IgG in the unvaccinated population is a marker of previous rubella infection. Rubella IgG estimation in children will provide data for initiation and necessary modification to the immunization strategy.