ObjectiveTo ascertain the regularity and epidemic situation of scarlet fever from 2012 to 2018 in Hebei District of Tianjin City, providing basis for prevention and control measures in future.

MethodsDescriptive epidemiologic method was used for analyzing the epidemic of scarlet fever cases reported in Hebei District from 2012 to 2018 by using the data from National Notifiable Disease Reporting Information System.

ResultsTotally 662 cases of scarlet fever were reported and the average annual incidence was 10.42/100 000.The epidemic curve was bimodal, and the end of spring, the beginning of summer and winter were found to be the high incidence seasons of scarlet fever in Hebei District.The ratio of male to female was 1.71:1, which had statistical significance (χ²=28.73, P < 0.05).Those aged from 4 to 10 years accounted for 92.15% of the total cases.And students, preschool children and scattered children respectively accounted for 57.25%, 26.13% and 16.31% of the total reported cases.The cases were reported in 10 streets of Hebei District, in which the incidence rates in Tiedong Street, Guangfu Street, and Jianchang Street were higher.The clinical manifestations mainly included rash, fever, angina, and tonsillitis.

ConclusionThe incidence of scarlet fever in the Hebei District has an upward trend.Students, preschool children should be key population for disease prevention and treatment.Therefore, it is necessary to carry out the targeted prevention and control of scarlet fever in schools and kindergartens.