Mothers infected with rubella virus during the first trimester of pregnancy can give birth to children with permanent disabilities such as intellectual impairment, autism, blindness, deafness, and cardiac defects. The infection is completely preventable if mothers are vaccinated before pregnancy.
Full Citation:
Andrus, J.K., Cochi, S.L., Cooper, L.Z., et al. 2016. Combining global elimination of measles and rubella with strengthening of health systems in developing countries. Health Affairs. 35(2).
Title of Article: Combining global elimination of measles and rubella with strengthening of health systems in developing countries
Author(s): Andrus, J.K., Cochi, S.L., Cooper, L.Z., et al
Publication Year: 2016
Publication Name: Health Affairs
Publication Volume: 35(2)
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26858388/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1377/hlthaff.2015.1005