Analysis of Epidemiological Characteristics of 153 Patients with Measles

Objective To analyze the epidemiological features of measles and provide the scientific evidence to control measles rapidly.Methods 153 measles cases were collected in our hospital from 2005 to 2006 and their epidemiological features were analyzed.Results March to June was the epidemical season for measles,60.8% of all cases occurred.42.5% of all patients were under five years old,22(14.4%) cases were vaccinated,66(43.1%) cases were not and 65(42.5%) cases had not clear immunization records.Among all patients living in the city,the floating population accounts for 87.5%.Conclusions The routine immunization service still need to be strengthen,especially the timeliness of vaccination and the measles vaccination in floating children.