No. 203-Rubella in Pregnancy.

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To provide an update on rubella and pregnancy so that health professionals remain aware of the potentially devastating effects on the developing fetus. OUTCOMES: Rubella vaccination has been effective in virtually eliminating congenital rubella syndrome in Canada. EVIDENCE Medline, PubMed, and Cochrane Database were searched for articles published between 1985 and 2007. VALUES The quality of evidence was rated using the criteria described in the report of the Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care. SPONSOR The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada.