Which of the Following Statements About Rubella and the Rubella

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about rubella and the rubella virus is FALSE?

• A) EMS providers should receive an MMR vaccination.
• B) The virus is spread via contact with infected blood and body fluids.
• C) Immunization via the MMR vaccination is 98 to 99 percent effective.
• D) Infection in the first trimester of pregnancy increases the risk of birth defects.

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