6 Apr 2025 12:12 pm
JohnnyYou » Today, 5:40 am » wrote: ↑ One of the H1B's I work with didn't know if he had the vaccine or not.
I am pretty sure mine was after 1968 as has been recommended to check with a doctor if the immunity is sufficient.
Gosh, Mom is 94.. I am curious if they are updating the anti viral software in Nursing Homes?
- The Rubella Epidemic:
In the mid-1960s, a major rubella (German measles) epidemic swept across the United States, infecting an estimated 12.5 million people. - Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS):
Rubella infection during pregnancy could lead to serious birth defects in the developing fetus, a condition known as Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS). - Fear and Anxiety:
Pregnant women were understandably terrified of contracting rubella, as it could cause blindness, deafness, heart problems, and other serious health issues in their babies. - Impact on Pregnancy:
The rubella epidemic resulted in an estimated 20,000 babies born with CRS, along with 11,000 miscarriages and 2,100 neonatal deaths.