Measles Surveillance and Relevant Countermeasures in Heze in 2005

[Objective] To learn the status of measles surveillance system, the epidemic features and epidemic causes. [Methods] Descriptive epidemiological analysis was made on the result of measles surveillance and control according to the routine infectious disease report system; measles report system and annual measles attack statistics. [Results] 442 suspected measles cases were reported in 2005, which was more than the legal report system by 16.01%; the report rate within 7 days after the attack of measles was 91.18%; the investigation rate within 48 hours after report was 87.56%; the integrate rate of case investigation was 100%; 40.79% of the children between 8 months and 7 years old had the measles immunization history; the serum sample collection rate of the suspected cases was 56.33%; 380 cases were diagnosed to be measles; measles attacked mainly between January and May among the preschool and school children. [Conclusion] The low measles inoculation rate leads to the increase of measles epidemic situation. Basic immunization and measles surveillance should be enhanced.