Factors associated with outbreaks of measles in the highly immunized hilly areas of district Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India, 2007

摘要

Background: Measles is the fifth killer disease among children under five years in the world. In Indian states, we are in the heterogeneity of measles vaccination. In Himachal Pradesh, despite high immunization coverage, the outbreaks are occurring. Based upon two outbreaks, we conducted a case control study to identify factors associated with outbreaks of measles and to recommend appropriate remedial measures to prevent further outbreaks.