Epidemiological characteristics and prevention and control strategies of measles in Jingning county,Gansu province,2008
Objective To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of measles in Jingning county,Gansu province,2008.Methods The descriptive epidemiological method was used to analyze the epidemic features of measles.The level of measles IgM antibody was detected by ELISA method.Results One hundred and sixty-five cases of measles were reported in Jingning county,2008.The annual incidence rate was 36.63/100 000.The cases were mainly sporadic.The occurrence showed an obvious seasonal fluctuation.88.48%（146） of the cases occurred during May and July.Sixteen cases（9.70%） aged less than 8 months,and 135 cases（81.82%） less than or equal to 15 years.76.36% of the cases had a negative or unknown immunization history.Conclusion The incidence of measles shows an increasing trend in Jingning county,Gansu province.Measles vaccination coverage should be improved in Jingning county.
MeaslesEpidemiological characteristicsControl and prevention strategy
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