Question

Q16. Consider the following statements about Measles-Rubella (MR) vaccination.

1. Rubella is a mild viral infection that occurs most often in children and young adults.

2. Rubella infection during pregnancy can cause abortion, stillbirth and may lead to multiple birth defects in the newborn; like blindness, deafness, heart defects; known as Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS).

3. India accounts for one-third of all children born worldwide with congenital rubella syndrome (CRS).

Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. a) 1 and 2 only
• B. b) 2 and 3 only
• C. c) 1 and 3 only
• D. d) All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is D

d) All of the above

• Rubella is a mild viral infection that occurs most often in children and young adults. Infection with Rubella is followed by rash and low fever. It may be associated with swelling of lymph node and joint pain.
• Rubella infection during pregnancy can cause abortion, stillbirth and may lead to multiple birth defects in the newborn; like blindness, deafness, heart defects; known as Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS).
• India accounts for around one-third of all children born worldwide with congenital rubella syndrome (CRS)