Analysis of the epidemiological characteristics of measles in erqi district of Zhengzhou in 2006

Objective This study was designed to find out the epidemiological characteristics of measles and explore the measures of controlling measles.Methods Statistical analysis was performed on the data of measles surveillance and epidemiological management in 2006.Results The measles epidemic was characterized by sporadic cases.The reported incidence of measles was 38.85/lakh in 2006.The disease occurred throughout the year with peaks at April to May(63 cases,27.75%)and October to November(101 cases,44.49%).Children aged 0-5 were the predominant group got infected(177cases),accounting for 74.68% of total cases;and the floating population for 72.57%.The positive rate of the IgM anti-measles antibody was 74.49% among the infected population.Conclusion The floating population was the main reason for the high incidence of measles.The reinforcing of routine immunization of measles was still in need to maintain the high coverage and success rate of measles immunization,and to prevent and control the outbreak of measles.