BHUTAN
SUCCESSFULLY ELIMINATED RUBELLA
Introduction
Bhutan has successfully eliminated
Rubella which is highly contagious disease that can causesevere complications
for pregnant women and irreversible Birth defects in new borns.
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WHO recognized
Bhutan’s effort to teckle rubella.
Rubella
About :-
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It is also
called German Measles.
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Rubella is a
Contagious disease, generally mild viral infection that occurs most often in
children and young adults.
Causing Agent :–
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Rubella virus
which is an enveloped Single Stranded RNA virus.
Disease :-
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Rubella
infection in pregnent women may cause death or congenital defects known as
Congenital Rubella Syndrome ( CRS )
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Rubella is a
leading vaccine preventable cause of birth defects according to WHO
Vaccine Combination :-
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Measles-Rubella
(MR)
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Measles-Mumps-Rubella
(MMR)
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Measles-Mumps-Rubella-Varicella
(MMRV)
Government initiatives in India
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Mission
Indradhanush,2014
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Indroduction of
Rubella Containing Vaccine (RCV)
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Universal
Immunization Programme
· Intensified Mission Indradhanush
· National Strategic Plan for Measles and Rubella Elimination, ( 2017-21)