Rubella control in Papua New Guinea: Age-specific immunity informs strategies for introduction of rubella vaccine

► We describe the natural epidemiology of rubella in Papua New Guinea. ► Force of infection for rubella in PNG is highest between the ages of 5 and 19 years. ► More than 90% of women aged 15 years and over have acquired natural immunity. ► To identify impact of rubella vaccine introduction further studies are required.