During the first 13 weeks of 1983, 458 measles cases were
reported
in the United States. This is a 116% increase from the 212 cases
reported during the same period last year. Measles among college
students accounted for 52.6% (241) of this year's measles cases.
In
week 12, ending March 26, 1983, 111 measles cases were reported.
This
is the first time in 92 weeks that more than 100 cases were
reported
in any one week. More than 98% of the nation's 3,138 counties
reported no measles during the 13 weeks of the first quarter.
A provisional total of 70 cases of imported measles was
reported
to CDC during the first 13 weeks of 1983, an average of 5.4
importations per week. Beginning calendar year 1983, CDC's
notifiable
diseases reporting system changed to reflect both imported and
indigenous measles cases. Imported cases include out-of-state and
international importations, plus cases in the first two generations
of
spread.
Reported by Div of Immunization, Center for Prevention Svcs, CDC.
Editorial Note
Editorial Note: The increase from 1982 to 1983 in measles cases
during
the first 13 weeks can be attributed primarily to outbreaks at the
University of Indiana and the University of Houston. Subtracting
1983
college cases from the total leaves 217 cases, which compares
favorably with 212 cases reported for the first 13 weeks of 1982.
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