NATION IN BRIEF : GEORGIA : Rubella on Upswing; Young Adults Hit
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Rubella, the usually mild rash that can cause devastating birth defects, is making a comeback, largely among young adults who were never vaccinated, federal health researchers said in Atlanta. Rubella, sometimes known as German measles, was on the decline three years ago, when a record low 225 cases were reported nationwide. But 396 cases were reported in 1989, and 1,093 were reported last year, according to the national Centers for Disease Control.
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