Seroprevalence of Rubella Virus Antibodies and Antibody Titer Among Childbearing Aged Women

health threat, particularly to women of childbearing age. Maternal rubella infection, especially during the first trimester of pregnancy can lead to congenital rubella syndrome resulting in severe birth defects including deafness, cardiac disease, intellectual disability, and ocular conditions. Despite the significant decline of cases globally, rubella remains a global health concern, especially in regions such as Africa, East Asia, and South Asia. The aim of this research is to provide new data for the sero-prevalence of rubella antibodies and antibody titers among childbear- ing aged women studying or working at the Libyan International University, and to assess the need for a booster dose of MMR vaccine.