目的了解2009—2014年绵阳市手足口病的流行特点,为制定相应的控制措施提供科学依据。方法资料来源于《中国疾病预防控制信息系统》,运用描述流行病学方法进行分析。结果绵阳市手足口病患者从2009年的1 439例上升到2014年的5 585例;发病率从27.14/10万上升到125.92/10万。主要发病时间为3—7月份,占发病总数的63.54%,4月份为最高点,占发病总数的18.04%。以0~4岁的散居儿童和幼托儿童为主,占96.72%。柯萨奇(Cox)A 16和肠道病毒(EV)71两种病毒株交替或同时出现。结论绵阳市手足口病疫情上升明显,发病年龄、季节明确,应采取相应的措施。 Objective To understand the epidemiological characteristics of hand, foot and mouth disease in Mianyang from 2009 to 2014 and provide a scientific basis for formulating corresponding control measures. Methods Data were sourced from China Disease Prevention and Control Information System and analyzed using descriptive epidemiological methods. Results The number of HFMD patients in Mianyang increased from 1 439 in 2009 to 5 585 in 2014; the incidence increased from 27.14 / 100 000 to 125.92 / 100 000. The main onset time for the March-July, accounting for 63.54% of the total number of cases, the highest point in April, accounting for 18.04% of the total number of cases. The children aged 0-4 years old and preschool children accounted for 96.72%. Two strains of Cox A 16 and Enterovirus 71 (EV71) occur alternately or simultaneously. Conclusion The epidemic situation of hand-foot-mouth disease in Mianyang City increased obviously, the age and season of onset were clear, and corresponding measures should be taken.