A case of fear broke out Thursday morning at a Hoke County turkey plant following news of two diagnosed cases of rubella. Supervisors at the House of Raeford are trying contain the outbreak before it ... Rubella, a contagious viral disease, poses significant health risks, particularly to pregnant women and their unborn children.

Understanding the Context

It can cause severe birth defects, including hearing loss, blindness, and heart problems. While children typically experience mild symptoms, adults may suffer from arthritis and joint pain. The measles, rubella and congenital rubella syndrome bulletin provides information on reported cases for these diseases and final diagnoses by country. Surveillance indicators are also monitored and published.

Key Insights

This bulletin is prepared from weekly surveillance reports submitted by countries and is published every two weeks. The bulletin collects data since 1995. Access the Measles/Rubella ... The Regional Verification Commission (RVC), an independent body of public health experts appointed by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), is responsible for monitoring the verification and re-verification of the elimination of measles, rubella, and congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) in countries across the Americas. Additionally, the RVC advices PAHO’s Director regarding general and ...

Final Thoughts

Vaccination Strategies All countries should incorporate rubella-containing vaccine into childhood vaccination programs, both as part of routine childhood immunization at 12 months, and as part of the follow-up campaigns. Moreover, targeted efforts are needed to reduce the number of rubella susceptible women of childbearing age. Strategies, such as post-partum immunization, immunization in ... This report presents the deliberations and conclusions of the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Measles and Rubella Elimination Regional Monitoring and Re‑Verification Commission (RVC), convened in Mexico City from 4 to 7 November 2025. The meeting assessed the epidemiological situation of measles, rubella, and congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) in the Region of the Americas, reviewed progress on ... Source: Immunization Data Warehouse for VPD Surveillance of the Pan American Health Organization.

* Data as of epidemiological week 2025 -24. Table.1 Classification of Suspect Measles, Rubella, and Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS) Cases for Week 1 -24, 2025 Subregion and Country Susp. Measles-Rubella-Congenital Rubella Syndrome Comprehensive Immunization Program (CIM) Measles, Rubella, and Congenital Rubella Syndrome Surveillance in the Americas Weeks ending 14 February 2026 Table.1 Classification of Suspect Measles, Rubella, and Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS) Cases for Week 1-6, 2026 Diagnosis of Susp.