Abstract: ObjectiveTo analyze the epidemiological characteristics of varicella in Shixing County so as to provide scientific basis for varicella vaccination and epidemic control.MethodsDescriptive epidemiological method was used to analyze the varicella epidemic data in Shixing County from 2011 to 2014.ResultsA total of 414 cases of varicella were reported from 2011 to 2014, with an average annual incidence of 42.30/100 000. The incidence of varicella showed 2 peaks. The first peak was during May to June when 134 cases were reported, accounted for 32.37% of the total cases. The other peak was during November to January of next year when 132 cases were reported, accounted for 31.88% of the total cases. The cases were mainly concentrated in the children aged 1-6 years (251 cases, 60.63% of the total cases).Of all the cases, 249 were male and 165 were female, and the male to female ratio was 1.5∶1. The occupations of the cases were mainly the students (33.09% of the total cases), followed by the children in kindergartens and nurseries (31.64%) and scattered children (28.26%). ConclusionThe children aged under 7 years was the high-risk group of the varicella in Shixing County. The vaccination of varicella should be promoted based on voluntary participation and informed consent.