ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To analyze the characteristic and regular patterns of AEFI after Supplementary Immunization Activity (SIAs) of Measles Attenuated Live Vaccine in Sichuan Province in 2007-2008, to discuss the safety of MV SIAs and measures of reducing occurrence of AEFI. METHODS: The descriptive epidemiology analysis on related indexes were conducted. RESULTS: 59 cases of serious AEFI were reported in MV SIAs in 2007-2008. The incidence rate was 4.13/million dosage, and male was higher than female; The incidence between age groups was no significant statistics differences (chi2 = 0.53, P>0.05); people occurrencing serious AEFI within 2 days after vaccination accounted for 3/4. Allergic reaction dominated the clinical damage. Most of the cases were cured. CONCLUSION: Incidence of serious AEFI after MV SIAs was low. It is safe to conduct MV SIAs. Children of all age groups should be observed within 2 day after vaccination. To guarantee the smooth conduct of MV SIAs, we should strengthen AEFI surveillance and improve the skill for handling with serious AEFI.
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Immunization, Secondary/adverse effects , Measles Vaccine/adverse effects , Measles/immunology , Adolescent , Adverse Drug Reaction Reporting Systems , Child , Child, Preschool , China , Female , Humans , Infant , Male , Measles/virology , Measles Vaccine/administration & dosage , Measles virus/immunology , Vaccines, Attenuated/administration & dosage , Vaccines, Attenuated/adverse effectsABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To explore the epidemiological characters of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in Sichuan province in order to provide evidence for prevention and control. METHODS: To generate data on SARS in Sichuan province through descriptive and analytical studies on time, geographic distribution, population, source of infection, the way of case finding, symptom, diagnosis and treatment of the cases. RESULTS: The peak of the epidemic last from April 16 to May 7. The number of cases in Luzhou and Guangyuan cities took up 60% of the total. Mobile population occupied 68% of the cases. Most of the patients were above the age of 20 with a sex ratio of 1.5:1 (m/f). 80% of the cases had a history of working in Guangdong province and recently returned to their hometowns. The main symptoms and signs of the SARS patients would include fever, cough and chest X-ray changes. CONCLUSION: All cases were imported. Fluctuation of the epidemics was mainly affected by the mobility of working population who recently returned to their hometowns. Measures concerning the prevention and control of the epidemics would mainly target on the isolation of confirmed and suspected patients who might serve as the sources of infection through setting up quarantine station, assigned hospitals and special 'fever-clinics'.
