Chinese Journal of Vaccines and Immunization 2008;0(06):-

Analysis of Prevalence Season and Trend of Meningococcal Disease by Circular Distribution in China

Guijun NING ; Junhong LI ; Zundong YIN

Keywords

meningococcal diseases; circular distribution; seasonality

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Objective To analyze the prevalence season and trend of meningococcal disease in China by epidemic years from 2004 to 2008 in order to provide scientific basis for making strategies of meningococcal disease prevention and control.Methods The incidence numbers of meningococcal disease were calculated by weeks,epidemic years and areas.The seasonality and prevalence trends of meningococcal disease were analyzed by circular distribution.Results The incidence trend of meningococcal disease had obvious seasonality in China (P