Abstract: Comprehensive measures for prevention and control of schistosomiasis implemented in China by targeting at control of infection sources has achieved dramatic results. Nevertheless,the complex epidemic factors of schistosomiasis make higher risks of resurgence of schistosomiasis. Tertiary prevention represents the strategies and measures for public health with primary goals to eliminate the risk factors affecting health,as well as to promote,protect and restore the health. This paper described the measures in prevention and control of schistosomiasis and effects achieved in China in terms of the tertiary prevention at individual level,with the expectation that an effective network on tertiary prevention basis can be consolidated,and the lessons can be drawn from this summary for reference in elimination of schistosomiasis in coming years.

Key words: Schistosomiasis, Elimination, Tertiary prevention