Abstract: Objective In order to understand the measles epidemiological characteristics and achieve the goal for measles control.Methods To analyze epidemiological characteristics of measles with descriptive epidemiology.Results The average measles incidence in 2000～2006 was 2.69～19.29 cases per 100 000 population.The geographical distribution of measles cases was widely dispersed in most of Shaanxi province.Measles cases mainly were found from March to Jun.Cases mainly were children under 15 years old,accounting for 83.40%.52.81% of the cases were immunized and 19.56% without immunity.Conclusion Shaanxi province should improve the timely coverage rate of the first dose of measles vaccine.The incidence and pattern of age distribution were different among cities.Measles vaccine cannot induce adequate protective level to current epidemic strain.