Background

Measles was eliminated from the United States in 2000, following a change from a single dose of measles vaccine to two doses after an epidemic 1989–1991. Several college campuses experienced outbreaks, including Kent State University (KSU) in Ohio.

Methods

Local news media from 1988 to 1989 were searched in August 2019. Interventions taken by the university were recorded, and an epidemic curve constructed.

Results

The first measles cases were reported in October 1988. The outbreak diminished over winter break. New cases were confirmed in February 1989. Infected students were instructed to vacate the dorms. Vaccines were mandated for student groups. The epidemic grew rapidly in March but slowed after spring break. By April, 380 cases had been reported and 7000 students vaccinated.

Conclusions

KSU was one of the hardest-hit universities during the 1989 measles epidemic. A combination of vaccination, isolation, quarantine, and elimination of public events helped to curtail the epidemic.

中文翻译：

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当麻疹来上课：回顾 1989 年肯特州立大学麻疹疫情

背景

在 1989-1991 年流行后，麻疹疫苗从单剂麻疹疫苗变为两剂疫苗后，麻疹于 2000 年从美国被消灭。包括俄亥俄州肯特州立大学 (KSU) 在内的几所大学校园都爆发了疫情。

方法

2019年8月检索了1988年至1989年的地方新闻媒体，记录了大学采取的干预措施，并构建了流行曲线。

结果

1988 年 10 月报告了第一例麻疹病例。暴发在寒假期间减弱。1989 年 2 月确认了新病例。受感染的学生被指示离开宿舍。疫苗被要求为学生团体接种。疫情在 3 月份迅速增长，但在春假后放缓。截至 4 月，已报告 380 例病例，7000 名学生接种了疫苗。

结论

KSU 是 1989 年麻疹流行期间受灾最严重的大学之一。疫苗接种、隔离、检疫和消除公共活动相结合有助于遏制该流行病。