Epidemiological characteristics and impact factors of adult measles during 2009-2012 in shanghai

Objective To analyse the impact factors for adult measles and its epidemiological characteristics in shanghai. Methods The data on adult measles incidence during 2009-2012 were analyzed using descriptive epidemiology method.And the blood antibody titers was measured by ELISA method in the adult over 18 years old in Hong Kou District of Shanghai. Results Zero dose vaccination and vaccination failure were the key reasons for the increase of adult measles, which were closely related to our history of prevention and treatment of measles. Conclusion Adult immunization should be strengthened to improve immune barrier and to reduce the measles incidence in adults, and it is suggested that the immunization for 10-15 year-olds should be strengthened so as to improve the overall antibody levels in adults as a whole.