Analysis of Measles Epidemiological Characteristics and Performance of Surveillance in Qujing City,2001-2010

Objective To analyze the status of measles epidemiology and the performance of measles surveillance system,and to develop the strategies for the measles control and elimination.Method The data of measles cases reported by the surveillance system in Qujing City during the year of 2001-2010 were analyzed.Results 5686 measles cases were reported in 10 years.The reported incidence were different from 0.2/100 000 to 22.48/100 000.Both the sporadic and epidemic measles existed in some districts and the outbreaks of measles in other districts had affected the measles morbidity of the whole city.Most of the measles cases were children under 7 years old.Conclusion The failure of vaccination and without certain vaccination history were the main causes of measles incidence.It also has relation to the low immunization coverage rate and wrong diagnosis.The measles surveillance system was taking a big role in both laboratory confirmation and cases surveillance.The paper indicated that the routine immunization service level should be improved,measles vaccine mass campaign should be launched among older children timely to raise the measles immune level of the population and the sensitivity of measles surveillance system should be enhanced to prevent and control measles.