Study of Measles Epidemiology During 2000～2002 and Measles Control Measures in Shaanxi Province

In order to know the status of measles epidemic and achieve the goal for measles control,we analyzed the data of measles cases from Jan.2000 to Dec.2002 in Shaanxi Province.The results showed that the average measles incidence in 2000-2002 increased 65.7%,as compared with that of 1997-1999.Both the sporadic and epidemic measles in some districts existed at the same time and the reported measles cases extensively distributed in all districts of Shaanxi Province.The outbreaks of measles in some districts had affected the measles morbidity of the whole province.The prevalent season was from March to June,the incidence of measles between 0～2 year old and betweew 6～8 year old age groups were higher than that in the other age groups. We concluded that 25% of the total measles cases were not immunized and 24% without vaccination records through analyzing the measles cases vaccination history.The age distribution and vaccination status of measles cases remind that the routine immunization service and the second dose service should be strengthened,at the same time the measles campaign should be implemented to a certain age group of children.In addition,readjusting the old vaccination schedule and perfecting measles surveillance system must be taken.