Epidemiological Analysis on Infectious Disease Outbreaks in Schools in Futian District of Shenzhen in 2010

[Objective]To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of infectious disease outbreaks in schools in Futian district of Shenzhen in 2010,provide a scientific basis for effective prevention and control of outbreaks in schools.[Methods]The epidemic data of 46 infectious disease outbreaks in schools in Futian district in 2010 were collected,and were analyzed by descriptive epidemiology method.[Results]In 2010,46 infectious disease outbreaks in schools were reported in Futian district,there were 375 patients, and the attack rate was 10. 38% . The main diseases were influenza,acute hemorrhagic conjunctivitis and hand-foot-mouth disease. The outbreaks occurred mainly in primary schools.[Conclusion]The prevention and control of infectious disease should be strengthened in schools and nurseries. The system of early detection and early report should be implemented. It is necessary to carry out the classification prevention measures to control outbreaks.