Analysis of current epidemiological situation of measles and strategies for controlling measles in Xinjiang

VernacularTitle:新疆麻疹流行现状和控制策略
Author: Yulian YUAN ; Shuqi DAI
Publication Type:Journal Article
From: Chinese Journal of Disease Control & Prevention 2001;5(1):27-29
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective　To analyze the current epidemiological situation of measles and to put forward strategies for controlling measles in Xinjiang. Methods　A descriptive epidemiology was performed to survey incidence of measles in Xinjiang from 1953～1999. Results 　The highest incidence rate of 1 155.14 per 100 000 was reported in 1964. Since 1 965, the measles incidence had dramatically decreased with using measles vaccine in Xinjiang, particularly the action of launching EPI program since 1984. The l owest incidence rate of 7.85 per 100 000 was achieved in 1990. From 1990～1 999 cases mostly concentrated on preschool and school children. Seasonal distri b ution of measles was in April and May. Conclusions　It is urgent to improve efficacy of measles vaccine, to establish measles epidemiological an d laboratory surveillance system, and to strengthen immunization for measles and controlling of the outbreak.