Editing Congenital rubella syndrome (section)

==Prevention==
Vaccinating the majority of the population is effective at preventing congenital rubella syndrome.<ref name=WHO2011>{{cite journal|title=Rubella vaccines: WHO position paper.|journal=Wkly Epidemiol Rec|date=15 July 2011|volume=86|issue=29|pages=301–16|pmid=21766537|url=https://www.who.int/wer/2011/wer8629.pdf}}</ref> With the introduction of the rubella vaccine in 1969, the number of cases of rubella in the United States has decreased 99%, from 57,686 cases in 1969 to 271 cases in 1999.<ref name=":12" /> For women who plan to become pregnant, the [[MMR vaccine|MMR (measles mumps, rubella) vaccination]] is highly recommended, at least 28 days prior to conception.<ref name=":0" /> The vaccine should not be given to women who are already pregnant as it contains live viral particles.<ref name=":0" /> Other preventative actions can include the screening and vaccinations of high-risk personnel, such as medical and child care professions.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/pediatrics/infections-in-neonates/congenital-rubella|title=Congenital Rubella - Pediatrics|website=Merck Manuals Professional Edition|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-05}}</ref>

Infants with birth defects suspected to be caused by congenital rubella infection should be investigated thoroughly. Confirmed cases should be reported to the local or state health department to assess control of the virus and isolation of the infant should be maintained.<ref name=":3">{{Citation |title=Rubella |date=2021-05-17 |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1542/9781610025225-part03-ch120 |work=Red Book (2021) |pages=648–655 |publisher=American Academy of Pediatrics |doi=10.1542/9781610025225-part03-ch120 |isbn=978-1-61002-522-5 |access-date=2023-02-09}}</ref>