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. 1976 Nov;26(172):817-821.

Rubella immunisation and contraception--a case for re-examining the policy of the Department of Health and Social Security

A J Rose, K F Mole

Rubella immunisation and contraception--a case for re-examining the policy of the Department of Health and Social Security

A J Rose et al. J R Coll Gen Pract. 1976 Nov.

Abstract

Now that immunisation against rubella is available, it would at first sight seem reasonable to identify all potential mothers susceptible to this disease and immunise them. Preliminary screening, however, carried out in order to restrict vaccination to seronegative subjects, not only serves no useful purpose, but is counter-productive.

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