Rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS)

(German Measles)

Rubella is a viral disease that is spread through respiratory droplets during coughs and sneezes from an infected person. Women who acquire rubella during pregnancy can transmit the virus to their fetus, causing miscarriage, stillbirth or birth defects (congenital rubella syndrome). Endemic rubella disease has been eliminated in the Americas; however, imported cases can occur. Children in Ontario receive rubella-containing vaccines prior to starting school to prevent the disease.

To obtain or inquire about an immunization record, or for general immunization information, please contact your local public health unit.

 

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PHO Microbiology Rounds: Welcome to the Machine (Learning): Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Stool Parasite Detection

This PHO Microbiology Rounds will explore three such advents of AI in clinical parasitology that are in use or in development.

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Updated 1 May 2019