Measles surveillance in Canada: Trends for 2013.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this report is to describe measles activity in Canada during 2013, in order to support the documentation and maintenance of measles elimination status.

Methods

A descriptive analysis of measles counts and incidence by age group, immunization history, hospitalization and province/territory, as well as a summary of 2013 outbreaks, was conducted using enhanced measles data captured through the Canadian Measles and Rubella Surveillance System. Genotype information and phylogenetic analysis for 2013 were summarized.

Results

In 2013, 83 confirmed measles cases were reported in seven provinces/territories for an incidence rate of 2.4 per 1,000,000 population. Incidence was highest in the youngest age groups (< 1 year, 1 to 4 years). Burden of disea

SUBMITTER: Shane A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5864443 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature