Investigation of Analysis and Control on Measles in Heze in 2005

Objective This study is to analyze the epidemiology of measles in Heze in 2005,and to revise the strategy for measles control as well as its vaccination.Methods The data comes from routine report system for infectious disease and annual statistics.Results 479 suspected measles cases were reported in 2005,416 measles cases were confirmed.Of the epidemiological modes,sporadic cases and outbreak cases coexisted.The measles in some districts had affected the measles morbidity of the whole city.Measles cases mainly happened among preschool children and adults.In confirmed measles cases,19.23% had measles vaccine immunization history,36.30% were non-vaccined and 44.47% were uncertain.Conclusion The age distribution and vaccination status of measles cases remind that the routine immunization service should be strengthended.At the same time the measles campaign should be implemented to adult.In addition,perfecting measles surveillance system must be taken.