Table 1.
Summary of the history of the implemented rubella vaccination programs in Saudi Arabia.
| Year | Dose | Age and sex | Vaccine strain |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | 1 | School girls (11–14 years) | Wistar RA 27/3 |
| 1982 | 2 | Boys and girls (12 months) | MMR |
| School girls (11–14 years) | |||
| 1991∗ | 1 | Boys and girls (12 months) | MMR |
| 2002 | 2 | Boys and girls (12 and 24 months) | MMR |
| 2009 | 3 | Boys and girls (12 and 24 months and 4–6 years) | MMR |
| 2013 | 3 | Boys and girls (12 and 24 months and age of school entry [~7 years]) | MMR |
*In 1991 the first uniform expanded program of immunization (EPI) was initiated in Saudi Arabia.
MMR: measles, mumps, rubella.