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    • Rubella vaccine immunity wanes over time.
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    • To evaluate the serological response to RA 27/3 rubella vaccine revaccination in initially seronegative individuals.
    • To assess the durability of the antibody boost after revaccination.

    Main Methods:

    • 21 initially seronegative individuals received RA 27/3 rubella vaccine.
    • Serological response was measured using hemagglutination inhibition (HI) assays.
    • Neutralization and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) were also used to detect antibodies.

    Main Results:

    • All participants showed an anamnestic response post-revaccination.
    • Antibody levels declined in some individuals within 24-27 months.
    • 16% of participants had pre-existing antibodies detected by neutralization or ELISA despite being HI seronegative.

    Conclusions:

    • RA 27/3 vaccine is effective in boosting immunity but antibody maintenance varies.
    • Sensitive serological tests are necessary to accurately assess long-term immunity in an aging vaccinated population.