Rubella, the Trojan horse of obstetrics.

Documentation has been provided that health care personnel working in prenatal clinics have exposed their patients to the rubella virus. Various states have instituted rules and regulations toward the prevention of spread of rubella to pregnant women. These regulations have been ineffectual as rubella antibody testing and immunization programs do not include all health care providers. Cogent reasons for rubella antibody testing and immunization of all susceptible health care providers, whether they are physicians, nurses, or students, are presented.