Epidemiological characteristics and incidence prediction of varicella from 2014 to 2023 in Chongqing, China

Sustained and effective measures need to be adopted to better curb the spread and prevalence of varicella, particularly among children and adolescents, as well as in the central urban areas and other high-incidence regions. The LSTM model can effectively predict varicella incidence trends, providing scientific evidence to assist relevant authorities in making decisions regarding varicella prevention and control.