Epidemiological analysis of measles cases in Chancheng District of Foshan City.

Objective To understand the prevalent characteristics of measles in Chancheng District so as to formulate effective control strategy. Methods 139 measles cases in 2005 were retrospective analyzed. Results The results showed that the average measles incidence rate in 2005 was 14.48 per 100 000,higher than that of 2004. The prevalent season was from April to June. The incidence of measles was high in the age group of between 0～1 years old and 20～30 years old. Measles was highly prevalent in sporadicallly distributed children and workers,being 27.34% of the cases under the age of less than eight months. 17.27% of the measles cases were immunized,48.2% cases were without immunization history and 34.53% were with unknown immunization history. Conclusion Basic and intensified vaccination with measles vaccine in mobile population be further strengthened. In addition,the coverage of vaccination be enhanced and the initial vaccination be ahead of the schedule time,also re-vaccination of elder age groups be considered.