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One-way sensitivity analysis of the number of CRS cases prevented by rubella vaccination, 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 |
Pre-vaccine era CRS incidence was varied to give estimates of the number of CRS cases prevented under various rubella transmission scenarios.
