What are the Key Indicators in Measles Surveillance?
Several indicators are used to measure the effectiveness of measles surveillance systems, including:
Case Detection Rate: The proportion of suspected measles cases that are identified and reported. Laboratory Confirmation Rate: The percentage of reported cases that are confirmed through laboratory testing. Vaccination Coverage: The percentage of the population that has received the measles vaccine. Incidence Rate: The number of new measles cases per 100,000 population over a specific period. Outbreak Response Time: The time taken to respond to a measles outbreak, including identification, investigation, and intervention.
