I. Introduction -- II, Recent Trends: A. Source of Data; B. Reported Rubella; C. Age-Specific Incidence of Rubella; D. Congenital Rubella; E. Rubella Susceptibility in Postpubescent Women. -- III. Rubella Immunization: A. Vaccine Use; B. Surveillance of Vaccine Use; C. Types of Vaccine; D. Duration of Immunity; E. Reinfection; F. Side Effects; G. Shedding and Communicability; H. Rubella Vaccine in Pregnancy. -- IV. Special Studies: A. Rubella Outbreak in Hawaii; B. Rubella in Wisconsin—An Outbreak on a College Campus. -- References: Appendix 1: Previous and Proposed Criteria for Classification of Congenital Rubella Syndrome Cases; Appendix 2: Recommendation of the Public Health Service Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices: Rubella vaccine [JANUARY 1979 Reprinted from MMWR 27:451-454, 459, 1978].

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