Epidemiological analysis of mumps from 2004 to 2012 in Taizhou City

Objective To describe the epidemiological characteristics of mumps from 2004 to 2012 in Taizhou City. Methods Descriptive epidemiological methods were used for analysis on the evidence and outbreak data of mumps from China information system for disease control and prevention. Results A total of 24153 mumps cases were reported in Taizhou City during 2004-2012, with annual average reported incidence of 47.0/lakh. The reported incidence peak occurred during April-July and from November to late January. Up to 40.33% of the cases occurred in children aged 6 to 9 and 56.43% of the total cases were students. The outbreak occurred in the schools and pre-schools, mainly in the primary school (81.25%). Conclusion Dynamic surveillance and health education should be enhanced on focus groups in schools and nurseries, particularly in peak months so as to take early and comprehensive preventive measures.