The article reviews Poland\u2019s ongoing struggle to eliminate rubella, a contagious viral disease that can cause serious birth defects if contracted during pregnancy. Despite high vaccination rates among children, Poland has experienced frequent rubella outbreaks, especially among adolescent boys who were not historically included in vaccination programs. Most cases occurred in people under 20, and the risk of congenital rubella syndrome (CRS)\u2014which leads to birth defects\u2014remained because many women of childbearing age were still susceptible. We recommended supplemental immunization activities targeting adolescent boys and unvaccinated girls, enhanced disease surveillance, and closer integration with measles elimination efforts to protect public health and prevent CRS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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