On American college and university campuses, the susceptibility to rubella infection among students is estimated to be as high as 50%.

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The susceptibility to rubella infection among American college and university students is not as high as 50%. Due to widespread vaccination, particularly with the MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella) vaccine, the susceptibility is significantly lower. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported high vaccination coverage among U.S. children for several years, greatly reducing the incidence of rubella and the susceptibility among the general population, including college students.

On American College and University Campuses, the Susceptibility to Rubella