[Rubeola in the population of Subotica 1978-1989]

The circulation of acute rubeola in the population of Subotica was analyzed from 1978 to 1989 regarding general and specific morbidity, the periodicity of occurrence and the cyclic increase in frequency. On the basis of a set clinical diagnosis 11246 cases of rubeola have been registered. Vaccination against rubeola is not conducted in Subotica, therefore this viral contagious disease has an endemoepidemic course. The highest epidemic waves have been registered in 1981 with 2117, and in 1984 with 2662 reported persons. The greatest agglomeration of those affected is in the age group of 5 to 9 years with 4475 (39.79%) of cases. The epidemic waves are divided by two calmer interepidemic periods in 1982 and 1983 as well as in 1986 and 1987. In the population of Subotica the occurrence of acute rubeola is increased at the end of winter with a predomination in the spring months.