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Table 2 One-way sensitivity analysis of the number of CRS cases prevented by rubella vaccination, 2001-2010.

From: Congenital rubella syndrome and autism spectrum disorder prevented by rubella vaccination - United States, 2001-2010

Pre-Vaccine Era CRS Incidence

Number of CRS Cases Prevented

Endemic (2.0 cases/10,000 live births)

8300

Overall (4.0 cases/10,000 live births)

16,600

Epidemic (15 cases/10,000 live births)

62,250

  1. Pre-vaccine era CRS incidence was varied to give estimates of the number of CRS cases prevented under various rubella transmission scenarios.
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BMC Public Health

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