Surveillance of Measles in Shanxian County during 2004—2007

[Objective]To study the epidemiologic characteristic of measles in Shanxian County during 2004—2007, promote the monitoring system of measles. [Methods]According to the regular system report of infectious diseases, special system report of measles and annual statistics of measles, the data of monitoring and control of measles during 2004—2007 were analyzed by descriptive epidemiology. [Results]124 suspected measles cases were reported during 2004—2007. The investigating rate was 96.77% within 48 hours after the cases were reported, and the completeness rate of investigating was 100%. The serum specimen collecting rate of the suspected cases was 98.39%.106 cases were confirmed. The cases mainly happened in March to May. The preschoolers and school children as well as adults were affected by the disease. [Conclusion]The epidemic pattern of measles was sporadic eases and outbreak cases coexisted, and the measles in some districts affected the measles morbidity of the whole county. The measles routine immunization in right-age group should be enhanced, and the measles surveillance and inspection should be reinforced.