Abstract:Objective To analyze the surveillance and epidemiological characteristics of measles in Anding District from 2008 to 2017, and provide references for formulating measles prevention and control measures. Methods Descriptive epidemiological method was used to analyze the measles cases reported by China’s Disease Surveillance Information Report Administration System and Measles Surveillance Information Reporting Management System in Anding District from 2008 to 2017. Results A total of 190 suspected measles cases were reported in Anding District from 2008 to 2017, including 87 measles cases, with an average annual incidence of 1.90/100 000. The highest incidence rate was (7.46/100 000) in 2008, and no measles cases in 2009, 2012, 2013. 97 cases were non-measles/rubella. The complete investigation rate was 100% within 48h, the blood specimen collection rate was 93.68%, and the throat swab collection rate was 99.25%. More measles incidents were reported from April to July during a year. Cases occurred in urban areas with a large floating population, with the largest number of cases in the non-local place; the prevalence of preschool children and adults. Cases of measles under the age of 15 with immunity history accounted for 30.51 %. Adult cases with no history of immunity and unknown history of immunity accounted for 92.59 %. Conclusion Measles surveillance system in Anding District was running well, and all surveillance indicators met the national requirements. It needed to strengthen the prevention and control of measles in the season of high incidence, pay attention to the vaccination of measles vaccines for adults and preschool children, and improve the immunization level of the whole population.