Rubella, or German measles, impacted the U.S. significantly from 1962 to 1965, affecting 12.5 million individuals, ending 11,000 pregnancies, resulting in over 2,100 infant deaths, and creating serious birth defects in 20,000 newborns. Dr. Stanley Plotkin developed the first rubella vaccine in 1969, which led to a significant drop in cases and congenital rubella syndrome. Despite initial success in eradicating the disease, rubella cases are resurging, with concerns about vaccine skepticism affecting public health and vaccination rates.
"German measles, known as rubella, devastated families in the U.S. during its epidemic from 1962 to 1965, sickening about 12.5 million and ending 11,000 pregnancies."
"Dr. Stanley Plotkin developed the first rubella vaccine in 1969, leading to a dramatic decline in cases and congenital rubella syndrome over the years."
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