Prevention of congenital rubella syndrome (CPS)

Offers the Canadian Pediatric Society statement on rubella. Answers questions including: how effective has the rubella vaccination program been; how often does congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) occur in Canada; why does CRS continue to occur in Canada; how common is vaccine failure and does vaccine failure contribute to CRS; can more be done; are there any complications of rubella immunization of seronegative individuals, including women in the postpartum period.