Analysis on epidemiological characteristics of measles in Huizhou City,2004-2010

Objective This study was conducted to find out the epidemiological characteristics of measles and evaluate the measles for its control and prevention.Methods Statistical analysis was conducted on the data of measles incidence in Huizhou City from 2004 to 2010.ELISA was adopted to detect IgM antibody in serum.Results A total of 2 842 cases were reported during the seven-year period,the annually average morbidity was 11.69/100 000.A sporadic epidemic pattern was evident with widely distributed affected cases and significant seasonality.Measles mainly occurred during May to July,the incidence of measles between 0~14 years old groups was higher than that of the other age groups.Unimmunized cases or cases with unknown immunization history accounted for 90.04% of the overall cases.Conclusions Routine immunization of measles should be reinforced and boost vaccination should be carried out in proper time to prevent and control measles,at the same time the measles campaign should be implemented to adult.In addition,perfecting measles surveillance system must be taken.