Epidemiological characteristics and preventive strategies of mumps in Hengli Town of Dongguan City

Objective To analyze the epidemiological characteristics of mumps in Hengli Town of Dongguan,determine the high-risk populations,forecast trends,and provide basis to develop measures for prevention and control.Methods Descriptive epidemiological analysis was carried out to the clinical data of the mumps cases reported from 2006 to 2012 in Hengli Town of Dongguan.Results From 2006 to 2012,a total of 314 mumps cases were reported,the average annual incidence rate was 17.56/105,incidence showed the characteristics of bimodal in years; the incidence peak occurred during April to July; the ration of male to female was 2.05:1,the cases were mainly distributed in group aged under 14 years and in pupils and children in and outside child care settings; the incidence rate of floating population was significantly higher than that of register population.Conclusion Increase of the immunization coverage rate,strengthening management of immunization for floating population and further verifying the vaccination history of children should be the necessary measures for controlling the mumps. Key words: Mumps;  Epidemiology characteristics;  Preventive strategies