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.

bit.ly/CDC-Rubella

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