Vaccines and Immunization: Measles, Mumps, and Rubella
A special issue of Vaccines (ISSN 2076-393X). This special issue belongs to the section "Epidemiology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 166
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Measles, mumps, and rubella are viral diseases with many complications. Measles can become severe and often lead to death, mumps are associated with hearing loss, and rubella infection in pregnant women can cause fetal infection and CRS at high rates. Fortunately, the number of cases has dropped dramatically in countries and regions where vaccines are widely used. However, the COVID-19 pandemic, poverty, and conflicts have significantly impacted vaccination efforts. In areas where immunization rates have declined, a resurgence of these diseases is also affecting neighboring countries. Moreover, while measles, mumps, and rubella have typically been viewed as childhood diseases, recent epidemiological trends show that their impact extends to adults and the elderly. This Special Issue aims to explore the future of these diseases, focusing on advancements in understanding their pathology and virology, changes in the epidemiological landscape, and progress in developing future vaccines.
We look forward to your contributions and insights on this important topic.
Dr. Nobuhiko Okabe
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- measles
- mumps
- rubella
- SSPE
- hearing loss
- CRS
- immune mechanism
- epidemiology
- resurgence
- life-course immunization
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