Epidemiological investigation of Measles in Bozhou City, China, from 2005 to 2015.

Background: Measles is one of the most highly contagious diseases which have not been eliminated in China. This study aimed to investigate the epidemiological characteristics of measles in Bozhou city, China between 2005 and 2015 and provide scientific basis for the prevention, control and elimination of measles.

Methods: Cases of measles derived from the China Information System for Disease Prevention and Control, and demographic data were obtained from the Public Security Bureau of Bozhou city.