Epidemiological features of measles in Fuyong Street and its prevention and control,2003～2007

Objective To study the epidemiological characteristics of measles in Fuyong Street in order to predict its occurrence and reduce its incidence by establishing preventive and control measures.Methods Epidemiological data in Fuyong Street between 2003 and 2007 were analyzed.Results The result showed that 393 measles cases were reported in the whole street during 2003 and 2007,329 were confirmed by laboratory,and 60 were local cases.The measles annual average incidence was 18.29/100 000.The high incidence period was from March to August and the most measles cases were young adults and infants.30.79% cases had no immunization history and 24.68% cases had immunization history.Conclusions The incidence of measles is kept at a high level.It will go on possibly for half a year or a year.A comprehensive control measures should be thaken to strengthen vaccination program especially for foreign people and to reinforce the surveillance and analysis of epidemic situation in order to avoid the outbreak of the disease.