Abstract: ObjectiveTo analyze the epidemiological characteristics of varicella outbreaks in Meizhou City, so as to provide scientific basis for effective control of varicella outbreaks.MethodsDescriptive epidemiological method was used to analyze varicella outbreaks in Meizhou City from 2009 to 2015.ResultsSeven outbreaks of varicella involving 158 cases were occurred in Meizhou City from 2009 to 2015. The attack rates were 0.46%-6.36%．Of 7 outbreaks, 5 occurred in primary schools and 2 in kindergartens. Outbreaks mainly occurred in April (4 outbreaks) and November（2 outbreaks）．Of all the cases, 91 were male and 67 were female; the male to female ratio was 1.36∶1．Most（82.28%）of the patients ranged in age from 6 to 11 years. Of 158 cases, 33 (20.89%) had clear immunization history.ConclusionThe primary schools are the highly occurring places of varicella outbreaks in Meizhou City and the primary school students are the key population in the occurrence of varicella. Targeted measures should be taken to strengthen the varicella prevention and control for the key population in the key place.