New Deafblind International Rubella Network
Deafblind International recently approved a new Rubella Network.
Although the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced in
2005 that rubella had been eradicated from the United States, the
World Health Organization estimates that annually, 100,000 children
are born with congenital rubella syndrome (CRS) worldwide. CRS can
cause deafness, blindness, heart problems, and a host of other
health issues in babies born to mothers who contract rubella during
the first trimester of pregnancy. Of grave concern, is the onset of
additional health problems as these children age. The network will
establish an international platform from which information and
research about rubella and CRS can be shared. For more information,
contact:

Nancy O'Donnell
Helen Keller National Center
141 Middle Neck Road
Sands Point, NY 11050
HKNCNOD@...
516-944-8900, Ext. 326