In brief
Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information about rubella here
Information
No active circulation of the rubella virus in France
Order
Mandatory reporting of rubella cases
The disease
Rubella, a disease that is often mild but poses risks during pregnancy
Rubella is an acute, contagious viral infection caused by the rubella virus (Togavirus family). Rubella is generally a mild illness, but infection during the first few months of pregnancy can lead to fetal death or...
What We Do
Although rubella appears to be a mild illness, it can lead to fetal death or congenital rubella syndrome during pregnancy. It is therefore important for Santé publique France to monitor the epidemiological trends of rubella, promote vaccination against it, and help eliminate the...
Data
Santé publique France monitors epidemiological trends for rubella using data collected by surveillance systems.
Data from mandatory reporting (2019–2021)
Following the implementation of mandatory reporting in late 2018, only three confirmed cases of rubella were reported in 2019—involving two...
Tools
Here you will find the resources (videos, TV commercials, radio spots) and prevention materials made available to healthcare professionals and the general public
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
2 publications
article
ESEN: A Comparison of Vaccination Programs. Part Three: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
article
European Serological Surveillance Network (ESEN): A Comparison of MMR Vaccination Programs
In relation to
Measles
thematic dossier
Measles is one of the most contagious infections, with potentially serious complications, and it can be eradicated worldwide. High vaccination coverage is essential to interrupt the spread of the...
thematic dossier
The First 1,000 Days
The period from conception through the first two years of life is critical for a child’s development and the health of the adult they will become. That is why it is essential to prioritize the...
Vaccination
thematic dossier
Contagious diseases most often affect children at a very young age. Because children are particularly vulnerable, they are a priority target for vaccination programs.
