The Spectrum of Congenital Rubella

Heather Crossman, DipAppSci(Cumb), DOBA

Twenty four children, all students at the deaf and blind children’s centre, North Rocks, are reviewed. All have multiple defects as a result of congenital rubella. The types of defects are discussed with the prevalence of bilateral cataracts, nystagmus, psychomotor retardation and hearing loss being found to be significant. Emphasis is placed on the importance of immunisation against maternal rubella.