Congenital Rubella Syndrome in Child of Woman without Known Risk Factors, New Jersey, USA

Abstract

We report a case of congenital rubella syndrome in a child born to a vaccinated New Jersey woman who had not traveled internationally. Although rubella and congenital rubella syndrome have been eliminated from the United States, clinicians should remain vigilant and immediately notify public health authorities when either is suspected.

Keywords

• Rubella syndrome
• congenital rubella syndrome
• rubella
• viruses
• congenital
• vaccination