Detection Results of Laboratory-confirmed Measles Cases in Changde from 2007 to 2009

Objective To know the situation and epidemiological features of measles and rubella serology in Changde from 2007 to 2009,to provide a scientific basis for achieving the goal of elimination of measles on schedule and promoting the development of expanded program on immunization(EPI).Methods The epidemiological features and laboratory test results of suspected measles cases in Changde during the period of 2007～2009 were analyzed.Results Totally 1,057 samples of suspected measles cases were detected during the period of 2007～2009,of which 360 were positive for measles IgM,with the positive rate of 34.1%.The suspected measles cases were inspected in different districts(counties and cities).The peak time of measles was from March to June.Measles occurred mainly in children aged 1 to 5 years.Conclusions Non-vaccination and non-full-course vaccination are the main reasons for measles onset.The key to control of measles is the implementation of immunization against measles,the enhancement of disease surveillance,the improvement of laboratory diagnosis,and timely control of local outbreaks of measles.