Tuesday, October 10, 1972
The last epidemic of the disease occurred in the winter-spring
of 1966-67. The incidence and mortality have since remained low, due
"at least in part, to the immunisation campaigns which are now on a
year-round basis."
"But," Dr. Choa said, "parents who disregard our repeated warnings
should not be complacent. Susceptible children should be immunised
as soon as possible.
"It is not true that measles is inevitable,
The disease can,
and should, be prevented."
EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
Mr. G.M.B. Salmon, ceased to be a temporary Unofficial Member of the
Executive Council, from yesterday (October 9) following the return to
Hong Kong of Mr. G.R. Ross.
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