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    • Rubella cases in Poland decreased to 476 in 2017 from 1,105 in 2016, with incidence dropping from 2.9 to 1.2 per 100,000 population.
    • The highest incidence rate was observed in children aged 0-4 years (11.8 per 100,000).
    • No cases of congenital rubella syndrome were registered in 2017.

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    • A notable decrease in rubella cases occurred in Poland in 2017.
    • Rubella diagnosis in Poland relies primarily on clinical presentation, with limited laboratory confirmation.
    • The findings support ongoing rubella elimination strategies and underscore the need for robust vaccination programs.