Summarized in this report is information received from state and local health departments and other pertinent sources. Much of the information is preliminary. It is intended primarily for the use of those with responsibility for disease control activities.

I. Introduction -- II. Recent Trends -- A. Source of Data -- B. Reported Rubella -- III. Congenital Rubella Syndrome Surveillance -- IV. Biologic Surveillance -- V. Reported Reactions Associated with Administration of Rubella Vaccine: A. Joint Reactions; B. Neurological reactions temporally associated with administration of rubella vaccine -- VI. Appendix A. Congenital Rubella Syndrome Case Report Form; Appendix B. Serologic Assistance in Rubella Diagnosis; Appendix C. Availability of Rubella Serologic Testing; Appendix D. Recomnendations for Use of Rubella Virus Vaccine; Appendix E. Serologic Testing for Rubella - A Warning.

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