Abstract
Background. This study was undertaken to determine
whether rubella immunity infers measles immunity in pregnant
women. Methods. Stored serum samples were obtained from
the Iowa State Hygienic Laboratory for evaluation of rubella and
measles immunities with IgG enzyme-linked immunosorbent
assay. Results. Nine hundred serum samples were obtained for
testing. The average age of the women at the time of antepartum
serum collection was