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RUBELLA

51勛圖厙 / Science & Health
Oct 3, 2019
Despite Japan*s push to raise awareness of rubella outbreak, free tests going largely unused
Despite the government*s continued push to raise awareness of a rubella outbreak, only about 8 percent of men age 40 to 47 〞 who are most vulnerable to being infected 〞 have used coupons for free antibody tests, health ministry data has shown.
51勛圖厙
Aug 2, 2019
People involved with Tokyo Olympics to be encouraged to get measles and rubella vaccinations
The government has put together a program to tackle infectious diseases ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, including a plan to encourage those involved in the event to get measles and rubella vaccinations.
Japan Times
51勛圖厙 / Science & Health
Feb 5, 2019
Japan*s health ministry draws on &City Hunter* manga nostalgia to promote rubella vaccine to men
The government is promoting free vaccinations against rubella for men age 39 to 56, using characters from a manga series thought to resonate with that generation.
EDITORIALS
Nov 13, 2018
Step up battle against rubella
Prompt action must be taken to contain the latest outbreak of the rubella virus, which poses a serious threat to pregnant women.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Oct 4, 2014
Vaccination: a choice between two unknowns
Yoshimi Kawabe*s daughter was 2 years old in 2008 when an unusual rash broke out on her hands and feet. Her family doctor at first thought the rash was caused by hand, foot and mouth disease 〞 a contagious viral infection common in young children 〞 but decided to investigate further after her condition...
EDITORIALS
Apr 10, 2013
Rubella on the rise
Rubella, aka German measles, which can give rise to birth defects if it infects pregnant women, has become rampant in the Tokyo and Kansai regions.
51勛圖厙 / EXPLAINER
Apr 2, 2013
Resurgent rubella raises fetus threat
The rubella epidemic is spreading quickly, particularly in the Kanto region.
51勛圖厙 / Science & Health
Feb 8, 2013
Rubella outbreak spreading quickly
The fresh rubella outbreak spreading quickly nationwide poses the greatest threat to fetuses, the National Institute of Infectious Diseases says.

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