Title: Epidemiological Analysis of Varicella in Shenzhen During 2006-2007
Abstract: Objective To understand the epidemiological characteristics of varicella in Shenzhen during 2006-2007 and to provide scientific evidences for the control of varicella.Methods Descriptive epidemiological analysis was conducted on incidence of varicella during 2006-2007.Results A total of 2 302 varicella cases were reported in Shenzhen during 2006-2007.In 76.62% of them were under 14 years of age.A total of 30 outbreaks were reported which occurred in schools and kindergartens.The positive rate of varicella antibody was 69.7% among healthy population.And the positive rate of people aged 1-5 was 39.5%;aged 5-10 was 49.1%.Conclusion Isolation of sick students and varicella vaccination among the vulnerable population in the critical areas are the most effective measures for the control and prevention of varicella.
Publication Year: 2009
Publication Date: 2009-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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