Remarks on measles status in Northern Viet Nam, 1996-1997

ABSTRACT

The great reduction of measles incidence is directly attributed to a good routine coverage with measles vaccine in Northern Viet Nam from 1986 to 1997. We have some remarks on measles in 1996-1997 Measles has been reported in all provinces in the North of Viet Nam. Measles has occurred in all seasons but the peak has been in spring and the lowest incidence has been in summer and fall. Measles distribution by age has been changed. Most of the reported cases were from 5 to 14 years old. 69% of cases were not immunized