https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/ Published infectious-disease literature filtered to Rubella. en Wed, 09 Sep 2026 07:02:01 GMT https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3389-fmicb-2026-1912439-d3184f7c/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3389-fmicb-2026-1912439-d3184f7c/ Wed, 09 Sep 2026 00:00:00 GMT Mumps incidence in Shandong declined after vaccine introduction but remained above WHO elimination thresholds; the study provides whole-genome evidence that genotype F strains did not detectably diverge or drift away from the vaccine strain over ~12 years, while illustrating that SH-gene typing alone lacks resolution for closely related isolates. Mumps Rubella Measles Surveillance Vaccination Genomic epidemiology Genomic study https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-7717-peerj-21632-561aeb09/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-7717-peerj-21632-561aeb09/ Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The elevated detection rates indicate that routine maternal testing may help identify vulnerable pregnancies and potentially reduce pathogen transfer to offspring. Rubella Toxoplasmosis Syphilis Transmission dynamics Systematic review https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-ijid-2026-109057-6997708f/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-ijid-2026-109057-6997708f/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT These rapid platforms could enable decentralized screening in regions lacking advanced laboratory infrastructure, provided that positive outcomes undergo confirmatory testing. Rubella Measles Congenital rubella syndrome Diagnostics Vaccination Surveillance Outbreak investigation Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2026-128839-f5b67b79/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2026-128839-f5b67b79/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The findings highlight persistent variation in healthcare worker vaccination policies across Europe despite recent expansion. The authors note that harmonized, evidence-based policies are needed to protect both healthcare personnel and patients amid resurgence of vaccine-preventable diseases. COVID-19 Pertussis Diphtheria Influenza Tetanus Zoster Hepatitis A Tuberculosis Mumps Rubella Varicella Hepatitis B Poliomyelitis Measles Vaccination Health policy Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2026-128924-527b04f5/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2026-128924-527b04f5/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The work indicates that sustaining high immunization levels depends on stable administrative frameworks and clear accountability structures. It recommends evaluating health system management whenever unexpected disease increases occur without clear community resistance. Measles Rubella Vaccination Outbreak investigation Health policy Systematic review https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2026-128985-3837733d/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2026-128985-3837733d/ Sat, 01 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT The documented scoring mechanism enables resource-limited jurisdictions to conduct systematic, transparent evaluations when expanding routine immunization programs. Hepatitis B Malaria Typhoid fever Mumps Rubella Measles Vaccination Surveillance Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s1473-3099-25-00293-2-738584fc/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s1473-3099-25-00293-2-738584fc/ Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT The authors highlight heterogeneous regional immunity gaps, persistent susceptibility among adults born in the 1980s–1990s, and substantial transmission contributions from unvaccinated adults, and they propose tailored vaccination strategies, including adult catch-up campaigns, as a resource-efficient framework for refining immunisation policy. Measles Rubella Vaccination Transmission dynamics Climate and environment Surveillance Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-ciae537-f9190b11/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-ciae537-f9190b11/ Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT Routine infant immunization below the eight-and-a-half-month threshold may undermine sustained community-level protection, reinforcing recommendations to reserve early dosing for emergency outbreak response or elevated exposure environments. Mumps Rubella Measles Vaccination Treatment Vaccine effectiveness Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pmed-1004466-7da89bf9/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1371-journal-pmed-1004466-7da89bf9/ Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT Clustering of unvaccinated children across primary and connected secondary schools can sustain sizable measles outbreaks even where national coverage exceeds 95%, suggesting that school-network structure is relevant for outbreak preparedness and response. Mumps Rubella Measles Vaccination Outbreak investigation Climate and environment Transmission dynamics Health policy Guideline https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-ciae209-4c254ade/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1093-cid-ciae209-4c254ade/ Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00 GMT Vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks among healthcare workers result in morbidity and mortality, disrupt healthcare services for patients and visitors, and impose additional burden on healthcare systems. The findings underscore the importance of vaccination among healthcare workers. Influenza Measles Rubella Tuberculosis Varicella Pertussis Vaccination Outbreak investigation Climate and environment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2024-02-024-ca785413/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2024-02-024-ca785413/ Fri, 01 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT The findings suggest that declining vaccination coverage, likely worsened by COVID-19 pandemic impacts on pre-existing immunization program weaknesses, contributed to reduced population immunity and the 2022 measles outbreak. The authors recommend catch-up vaccination for missed children, restoration of pre-pandemic coverage levels, and strengthened immunization programs aligned with the Immunization Agenda 2030. Rubella COVID-19 Measles Vaccination Outbreak investigation Climate and environment Surveillance Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2018-23-19-17-00381-2b7b94a8/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2018-23-19-17-00381-2b7b94a8/ Thu, 10 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT The UK achieved WHO elimination status in 2016, with high vaccination uptake and rubella immunity in the population. Most pregnancy infections since 2003 occurred in unvaccinated women and were acquired abroad, suggesting that verification of complete immunization at every healthcare contact remains important. Rubella Congenital rubella syndrome Syphilis Measles Surveillance Vaccination Treatment Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2018-01-065-bc387b6f/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2018-01-065-bc387b6f/ Thu, 01 Mar 2018 00:00:00 GMT The authors frame universal vaccination programs as a highly effective prevention tool and emphasize that health authorities should reinforce public confidence in vaccines by communicating the scientific evidence of their benefits. Measles Diphtheria Rubella Poliomyelitis Mumps Hepatitis B Pertussis Meningococcal disease Tetanus Surveillance Vaccination Climate and environment Outbreak investigation Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2017-22-33-30597-646efa46/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-2807-1560-7917-es-2017-22-33-30597-646efa46/ Thu, 17 Aug 2017 00:00:00 GMT The outbreak highlights vulnerabilities in hospital infection control during measles resurgence, including gaps in early case recognition and comprehensive identification of at-risk personnel in healthcare settings. Measles Mumps Rubella Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Vaccination Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2016-10-059-a11a8ce2/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-j-vaccine-2016-10-059-a11a8ce2/ Thu, 01 Dec 2016 00:00:00 GMT The findings demonstrate endemic rubella virus transmission in the studied provinces and identify a substantial susceptible population among women of childbearing age, supporting the planned introduction of rubella-containing vaccine before 2020. The analysis guided recommendations for a catch-up campaign targeting children 9 months to 14 years and routine vaccination of women of childbearing age, aligned with World Health Organization guidance. Rubella Congenital rubella syndrome Vaccination Health policy Transmission dynamics Journal article https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s1473-3099-16-00004-9-89b59c19/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-1016-s1473-3099-16-00004-9-89b59c19/ Sun, 01 May 2016 00:00:00 GMT The results indicate that localized gaps in immunization coverage can amplify transmission risks even when regional averages appear adequate, suggesting that precision-focused vaccination campaigns may offer more efficient outbreak prevention than broad population-level measures. Mumps Rubella Measles Vaccination Outbreak investigation Transmission dynamics Climate and environment Mathematical modelling https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3201-eid1704-101461-13f300fc/ https://globalinfectiousdisease.com/research/articles/10-3201-eid1704-101461-13f300fc/ Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT The paper is relevant to understanding mumps outbreak burden and the complications that contributed to severe illness. It also frames vaccination as part of assessing mumps control strategies. Mumps Rubella Measles SARS COVID-19 Vaccination Outbreak investigation Surveillance Journal article